CANAL LANE, WF3 3HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3HN

CANAL LANE, WF3 3HN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.61 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 3HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3HN, encompassing approximately 1078 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 3HN area, explore the WF3 3HN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF3 3HN area, visit the WF3 3HN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 3HN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 6
  • Winden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Langdale Avenue with total crimes: 1

CANAL LANE, WF3 3HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.61450.00%
Shoplifting310.2050.00%
Public order22.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-66.67%
Public order11.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-75.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.560.00%
Public order33.71200.00%
Shoplifting12.78-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.9820.00%
Shoplifting25.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Other theft11.85-50.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.8325.00%
Other crime24.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Other theft21.850.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Shoplifting22.78-33.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.27200.00%
Shoplifting32.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Public order10.93-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.76-14.29%
Public order45.56300.00%
Shoplifting23.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.91-12.50%
Shoplifting36.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.78-66.67%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.83166.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.42-25.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.71-57.14%
Public order22.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2775.00%
Shoplifting16.49-94.44%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1829.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 202318

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 3HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Winden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Langdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Canal Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bevin Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1