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

Overview of Crime in WF3 4DZ

BAKER LANE, WF3 4DZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4DZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 6
  • Stanmoor Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Langdale Avenue with total crimes: 1

BAKER LANE, WF3 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.77100.00%
Shoplifting32.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-75.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

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 offences66.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stanmoor Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Langdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Canal Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1