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

Overview of Crime in WF3 4HW

LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4HW, encompassing approximately 1483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 4HW area, explore the WF3 4HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2

LAKE LOCK ROAD, WF3 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.090.00%
Other theft34.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.76-36.36%
Vehicle crime24.72100.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.50266.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.410.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 offences34.04-72.73%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.13450.00%
Public order27.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.37-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0960.00%
Burglary25.390.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In February 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 offences54.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.370.00%

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
Drugs25.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-33.33%
Public order11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.44-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-57.14%
Burglary12.020.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.720.00%
Other theft33.370.00%
Shoplifting22.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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 order23.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 202411
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Orchard Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priory Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1