RIDINGS CLOSE, WF3 3SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3SD

RIDINGS CLOSE, WF3 3SD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.71 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3SD 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 3SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3SD, encompassing approximately 1014 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 3SD 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
  • George Street with total crimes: 2

RIDINGS CLOSE, WF3 3SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.7142.86%
Shoplifting39.8550.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

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 offences711.8316.67%
Shoplifting26.90100.00%
Public order21.97100.00%
Burglary11.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.91100.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Shoplifting10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

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 offences514.7825.00%
Shoplifting24.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Other theft11.97-50.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Robbery10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In May 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 behaviour416.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.94-42.86%
Public order33.940.00%
Other theft22.96100.00%
Shoplifting21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences715.77133.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.900.00%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Shoplifting22.96-33.33%
Other theft11.97-66.67%

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 theft39.8550.00%
Shoplifting32.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.960.00%
Public order12.96-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.80-62.50%
Public order32.96200.00%
Other theft22.960.00%
Shoplifting21.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

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 offences816.7560.00%
Shoplifting37.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.960.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.8325.00%
Public order24.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.94-33.33%
Burglary21.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In October 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 offences410.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.940.00%
Shoplifting12.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
November 20231
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 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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

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 3SD 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. 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. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1