BAKER LANE, WF3 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4DR

BAKER LANE, WF3 4DR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4DR, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Crescent with total crimes: 2

BAKER LANE, WF3 4DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.50-75.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.46700.00%
Public order56.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95100.00%
Other crime41.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.72-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.12160.00%
Other crime55.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-50.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4025.00%
Other crime33.890.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5033.33%
Burglary13.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67100.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.670.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.23200.00%
Shoplifting42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202416
June 20242
May 202413
April 20245
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20245
March 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Orchard Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ash Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanmoor Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1