LAKE LOCK DRIVE, WF3 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4HL

LAKE LOCK DRIVE, WF3 4HL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4HL, encompassing approximately 999 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF3 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lake Lock Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Lake Lock Grove with total crimes: 1

LAKE LOCK DRIVE, WF3 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

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 crime25.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.00200.00%
Other theft13.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.000.00%
Burglary13.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

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 offences34.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs25.000.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.000.00%

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 arson39.01200.00%
Vehicle crime33.00200.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.01200.00%
Other theft23.000.00%
Shoplifting22.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

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
Shoplifting46.010.00%
Vehicle crime14.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.00-50.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-85.71%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.020.00%
Shoplifting57.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.000.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231
July 20237

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20232

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 4HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lake Lock Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lake Lock Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1