RIVERDALE ROAD, WF3 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4LB

RIVERDALE ROAD, WF3 4LB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4LB, encompassing approximately 880 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverdale Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Calder Gate with total crimes: 1

RIVERDALE ROAD, WF3 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.0833.33%
Other theft34.54-40.00%
Public order13.410.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Public order11.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.0366.67%
Public order35.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Shoplifting13.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime514.760.00%
Other theft35.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.41-40.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.160.00%
Burglary35.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4150.00%
Other theft23.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Shoplifting12.270.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.03150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.68150.00%
Public order35.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.2225.00%
Public order25.68100.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Other theft11.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.35-42.86%
Other theft34.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.3575.00%
Other theft27.95100.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.08-20.00%
Public order14.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.35400.00%
Other crime25.68100.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Other theft12.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.680.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverdale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Calder Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wesley Hall Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ferry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1