OAKDALE CLOSE, WF3 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3SH

OAKDALE CLOSE, WF3 3SH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3SH, encompassing approximately 834 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 3SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Outwood (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Philip Garth with total crimes: 2

OAKDALE CLOSE, WF3 3SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.57133.33%
Public order38.390.00%
Burglary23.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.79-57.14%
Drugs13.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-33.33%
Other crime12.400.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences416.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.79200.00%
Public order23.59100.00%
Drugs22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40100.00%
Other theft12.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.190.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.18500.00%
Other theft27.19100.00%
Public order22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.19100.00%
Other theft12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.1875.00%
Drugs28.390.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.40-50.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

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 offences413.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.79-33.33%
Burglary22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40100.00%
Public order12.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.39-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson13.590.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%
Public order11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 202317

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Outwood (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Clayton Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Philip Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gateways
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ridings Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Rowan Tree Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lingwell Gate Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kingsley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1