LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4HJ

LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4HJ, encompassing approximately 1127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Lake Lock Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shires Grove with total crimes: 2

LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.64200.00%
Other theft25.320.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.87700.00%
Other theft17.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2166.67%
Burglary14.430.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In February 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 offences33.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs26.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.8750.00%
Vehicle crime32.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.66-50.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.64300.00%
Other theft23.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.320.00%
Vehicle crime13.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.55-66.67%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.620.00%
Shoplifting57.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
July 20235

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Lake Lock Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shires Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lake Lock Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1