WF3 4DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4DA

WF3 4DA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 4DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4DA, encompassing approximately 768 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Lake Lock Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Holmfield Chase with total crimes: 1

WF3 4DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.800.00%
Burglary15.200.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.600.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

In February 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 offences12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.01200.00%
Vehicle crime33.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.90-60.00%
Drugs12.600.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.710.00%
Other theft26.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Lake Lock Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holmfield Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1