WINDEN CLOSE, WF3 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3JQ

WINDEN CLOSE, WF3 3JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.29 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3JQ, encompassing approximately 921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 3JQ 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
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 3

WINDEN CLOSE, WF3 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.29100.00%
Shoplifting515.19150.00%
Public order25.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

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 offences717.36-30.00%
Shoplifting27.59100.00%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Burglary22.170.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1022.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.85300.00%
Public order34.34200.00%
Shoplifting13.25-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.8725.00%
Vehicle crime310.850.00%
Shoplifting23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Other theft12.17-50.00%
Public order11.08-75.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-80.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.04-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour58.6866.67%
Public order45.420.00%
Other theft24.34100.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Drugs22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.760.00%
Vehicle crime33.250.00%
Shoplifting23.25-33.33%
Other theft12.17-66.67%
Robbery11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.10-20.00%
Other theft34.3450.00%
Shoplifting33.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Public order12.17-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.70-58.33%
Public order45.42100.00%
Other theft24.340.00%
Shoplifting22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.8720.00%
Shoplifting313.02200.00%
Public order23.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.17-75.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.87100.00%
Public order410.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.340.00%
Shoplifting12.170.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.36-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.420.00%
Public order23.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Shoplifting12.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 3JQ 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. Vicarage Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Royds Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bevin Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1