WF3 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4AB

WF3 4AB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.33 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4AB, encompassing approximately 617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF3 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences411.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%
Burglary11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.090.00%
Other crime14.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.860.00%
Other theft13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.33400.00%
Other crime28.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.4750.00%
Public order14.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.33500.00%
Robbery19.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.090.00%
Other crime13.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ash Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1