WF3 4BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4BA

WF3 4BA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.27 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4BA 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 4BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4BA, encompassing approximately 674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorhouse Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • St Peter'S Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Moorhouse Close with total crimes: 2

WF3 4BA 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 Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.2725.00%
Burglary114.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.27166.67%
Vehicle crime111.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.38-75.00%
Burglary24.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Public order11.48-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.65500.00%
Public order517.79150.00%
Other theft27.410.00%
Burglary12.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.860.00%
Public order22.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.97-60.00%
Drugs12.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.3466.67%
Burglary27.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.86-50.00%
Other crime24.450.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.38500.00%
Public order18.900.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-80.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.410.00%
Other theft12.97-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.9050.00%
Other theft24.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.340.00%
Public order22.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.970.00%
Other theft12.970.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moorhouse Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St Peter'S Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Moorhouse Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holmfield Chase
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Scarth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nettleton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1