WF3 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4BZ

WF3 4BZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 293 crimes and a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4BZ, encompassing approximately 702 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorhouse Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Holmfield Chase with total crimes: 1

WF3 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences39.97-75.00%
Burglary24.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%
Public order11.42-80.00%

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 offences1228.48500.00%
Public order517.09150.00%
Other theft27.120.00%
Burglary12.850.00%

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 theft211.390.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-60.00%
Drugs12.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

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 offences512.8266.67%
Burglary27.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%

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 offences311.39-50.00%
Other crime24.270.00%
Burglary12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

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 offences69.97500.00%
Public order18.540.00%

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 crime29.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-80.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%

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 arson514.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.120.00%
Other theft12.85-50.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.42-66.67%

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 offences38.5450.00%
Other theft24.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%

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 behaviour212.820.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-50.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In September 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 offences414.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.700.00%
Public order12.850.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Robbery11.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.24300.00%
Public order111.390.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Other crime12.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Moorhouse Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holmfield Chase
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Meadowfield Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1