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

Overview of Crime in WF3 4DZ

BAKER LANE, WF3 4DZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4DZ 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 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4DZ, encompassing approximately 1543 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 4DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 3
  • Michael Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Woolford Way with total crimes: 2

BAKER LANE, WF3 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.72700.00%
Public order45.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%
Shoplifting11.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.540.00%
Shoplifting21.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-71.43%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0740.00%
Burglary24.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.30-33.33%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.13150.00%
Shoplifting33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-94.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.2020.00%
Public order311.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.890.00%
Public order32.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 202318
August 202315
July 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Michael Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woolford Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Avondale Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Millcroft Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Keats Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belfry Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heather Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1