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

Overview of Crime in WF3 4HS

LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4HS, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Lake Lock Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2

LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences65.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.56-33.33%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.13400.00%
Other crime52.140.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.68133.33%
Other crime35.980.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1250.00%
Burglary25.13100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson13.420.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9840.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.410.00%
Shoplifting22.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 202414
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202315
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lake Lock Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Priory Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hargreaves Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lime Pit Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marshall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1