FIRTH WAY, WF3 4FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4FQ

FIRTH WAY, WF3 4FQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.48 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4FQ 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 4FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4FQ, encompassing approximately 264 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF3 4FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverdale Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Gladstonbury Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Calder Gate with total crimes: 1

FIRTH WAY, WF3 4FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences526.480.00%
Other theft118.920.00%
Public order13.78-50.00%

In August 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 offences526.48-16.67%
Public order218.920.00%

In July 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 offences634.05100.00%
Public order222.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.570.00%

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 offences326.480.00%
Vehicle crime211.35100.00%
Other crime17.570.00%
Public order13.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson211.350.00%
Vehicle crime17.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences745.4040.00%
Other theft226.48100.00%
Drugs17.570.00%
Other crime13.780.00%
Possession of weapons13.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.920.00%
Vehicle crime13.780.00%
Other theft13.780.00%
Drugs13.780.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order222.70100.00%
Other theft17.570.00%
Burglary13.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime115.13-50.00%
Other theft13.780.00%
Public order13.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.0550.00%
Vehicle crime222.700.00%
Other theft17.570.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences422.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.130.00%
Other theft13.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.050.00%
Other crime115.130.00%
Public order13.780.00%
Other theft13.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.780.00%
Vehicle crime13.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverdale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Calder Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ferry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1