WF3 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4DQ

WF3 4DQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4DQ, encompassing approximately 1616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF3 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 1
  • Lime Pit Lane with total crimes: 1

WF3 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.33-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.23266.67%
Other crime36.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.23225.00%
Other crime38.040.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%

In April 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 offences45.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.04100.00%
Burglary24.950.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4266.67%
Public order23.090.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-72.73%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.13450.00%
Shoplifting26.80-50.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.470.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.860.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20243
May 202413
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Pit Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marshall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1