PHILIPS GROVE, WF3 3LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3LZ

PHILIPS GROVE, WF3 3LZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3LZ 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 3LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3LZ, encompassing approximately 1349 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 3LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 2
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Gateways with total crimes: 1

PHILIPS GROVE, WF3 3LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting25.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-66.67%
Other theft11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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 offences611.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.450.00%
Vehicle crime12.96-66.67%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.220.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-50.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.96100.00%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Shoplifting22.22-33.33%
Other theft11.48-66.67%

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 theft38.150.00%
Shoplifting32.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In February 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 offences411.86-20.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Public order32.22200.00%
Shoplifting22.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.12-16.67%
Shoplifting33.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1520.00%
Public order24.45100.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%

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 offences58.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.45-80.00%
Shoplifting11.48-94.12%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.410.00%
Public order23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 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
October 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gateways
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ridings Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1