WF3 3JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3JG

WF3 3JG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.89 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3JG 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 3JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3JG, encompassing approximately 795 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 3JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 3
  • George Street with total crimes: 2

WF3 3JG 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.890.00%
Public order213.83-66.67%
Shoplifting22.510.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1132.6937.50%
Public order613.83200.00%
Burglary37.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.77-33.33%
Shoplifting22.510.00%
Vehicle crime12.510.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In July 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 offences821.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.0650.00%
Other theft23.770.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Drugs12.510.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.0950.00%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-66.67%
Shoplifting12.510.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.92-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour67.54200.00%
Public order47.54100.00%
Drugs35.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.77100.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.9283.33%
Vehicle crime313.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.770.00%
Public order22.51-33.33%
Other theft12.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.6050.00%
Public order37.54-25.00%
Other theft23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Shoplifting12.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order426.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.03-50.00%
Shoplifting35.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51100.00%
Possession of weapons12.510.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.60-20.00%
Drugs210.060.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.51-75.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.030.00%
Public order22.51100.00%
Robbery12.510.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In November 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 offences620.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.54-40.00%
Burglary23.770.00%
Shoplifting22.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Public order12.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.57-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson26.29100.00%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%
Public order12.51-75.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1840.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.630.00%
Public order46.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.030.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 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 3JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Vicarage Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1