CANAL WALK, WF3 4JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4JF

CANAL WALK, WF3 4JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4JF 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 4JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4JF, encompassing approximately 2745 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2
  • Priory Mews with total crimes: 1

CANAL WALK, WF3 4JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.370.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.37200.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences42.19-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.730.00%
Burglary32.5550.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.2840.00%
Burglary22.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Drugs20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.37-25.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-77.78%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.10100.00%
Shoplifting42.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.010.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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