POTOVENS COURT, WF3 3NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3NZ

POTOVENS COURT, WF3 3NZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.66 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3NZ 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 3NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3NZ, encompassing approximately 1200 residents.

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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 3NZ 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
  • Springfield Avenue with total crimes: 1

POTOVENS COURT, WF3 3NZ 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 offences1116.66450.00%
Shoplifting39.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50100.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

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
Shoplifting26.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-66.67%
Public order11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

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 offences611.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.000.00%
Public order13.330.00%
Shoplifting10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.830.00%
Shoplifting24.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Other theft11.67-50.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Robbery10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.330.00%
Public order34.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-25.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.160.00%
Vehicle crime33.330.00%
Shoplifting22.50-33.33%

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 theft37.5050.00%
Shoplifting32.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Public order11.67-75.00%

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 offences614.9920.00%
Public order45.00300.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Shoplifting21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

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 offences511.66-44.44%
Shoplifting34.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-66.67%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences914.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.50-40.00%
Public order22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.16400.00%
Public order14.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.990.00%
Shoplifting15.000.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 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 20245
May 20245
April 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 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

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
December 20232
October 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 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 3NZ 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. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Langdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1