LAKE LOCK GROVE, WF3 4JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4JJ

LAKE LOCK GROVE, WF3 4JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4JJ 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 4JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4JJ, encompassing approximately 1271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF3 4JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Lake Lock Grove with total crimes: 2

LAKE LOCK GROVE, WF3 4JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.65-30.00%
Burglary15.510.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.37400.00%
Other theft27.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-50.00%

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 crime23.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.08100.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.72-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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 offences55.5166.67%
Burglary13.930.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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 offences33.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.0850.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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 arson38.6550.00%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.36-66.67%
Other crime11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences611.01500.00%
Other theft24.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Shoplifting21.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

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
Shoplifting44.720.00%
Vehicle crime13.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.510.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 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

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 4JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lake Lock Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marshall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1