POTOVENS LANE, WF3 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3JF

POTOVENS LANE, WF3 3JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3JF, encompassing approximately 1051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 3JF area, explore the WF3 3JF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 2
  • Clayton Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Philip Garth with total crimes: 2

POTOVENS LANE, WF3 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.320.00%
Shoplifting26.66100.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-75.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.66300.00%
Public order13.800.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.1716.67%
Shoplifting26.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other theft11.90-50.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-80.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7166.67%
Public order34.760.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences816.17166.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Shoplifting22.85-33.33%
Other theft11.90-66.67%

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 theft311.4150.00%
Shoplifting32.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Public order11.90-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.22-50.00%
Public order43.80300.00%
Other theft23.800.00%
Shoplifting21.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.17-20.00%
Shoplifting37.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.85-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.510.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Shoplifting11.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences410.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.800.00%
Burglary22.850.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.71-76.92%
Shoplifting12.85-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1739.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1316.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.370.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 202317

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Clayton Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Philip Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bevin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Gateways
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ridings Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rowan Tree Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1