WF3 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4BU

WF3 4BU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.24 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4BU 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 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4BU, encompassing approximately 301 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 4BU area, explore the WF3 4BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorhouse Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Moorhouse Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WF3 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.240.00%
Burglary116.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.5625.00%
Vehicle crime116.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.32-50.00%
Public order13.320.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences426.56-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson213.280.00%
Public order16.64-75.00%
Burglary13.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1159.751000.00%
Public order436.5233.33%
Other theft213.28100.00%
Burglary16.640.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order323.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.960.00%
Drugs13.320.00%
Other theft13.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.32-80.00%

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 offences529.88150.00%
Burglary216.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.24-50.00%
Other crime26.640.00%
Burglary16.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%
Other theft13.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.92300.00%
Other theft113.280.00%
Public order13.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.280.00%
Vehicle crime13.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%
Other theft13.320.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.640.00%
Public order16.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.640.00%
Public order13.320.00%
Drugs13.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202411
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moorhouse Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Moorhouse Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Scarth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1