MOORHOUSE AVENUE, WF3 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4BL

MOORHOUSE AVENUE, WF3 4BL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.88 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4BL, encompassing approximately 483 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4BL 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

MOORHOUSE AVENUE, WF3 4BL 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 offences1026.8866.67%
Burglary120.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Public order12.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.67100.00%
Vehicle crime112.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Public order12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%

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 offences316.54-75.00%
Burglary26.20100.00%
Other theft14.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Public order12.07-80.00%

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 offences1241.35500.00%
Public order524.81150.00%
Other theft210.340.00%
Burglary14.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.54-60.00%
Other theft24.130.00%
Public order24.130.00%
Drugs14.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%

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 offences518.61150.00%
Burglary210.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime316.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.20-60.00%
Burglary14.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.40400.00%
Public order110.340.00%

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 crime214.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-75.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Public order12.070.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson418.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.270.00%
Other theft14.130.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.130.00%

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 behaviour216.540.00%
Public order24.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.130.00%
Other theft14.130.00%
Drugs12.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 4BL 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