RIVERDALE AVENUE, WF3 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4LF

RIVERDALE AVENUE, WF3 4LF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4LF, encompassing approximately 811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 4LF 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
  • Shaw Court with total crimes: 2

RIVERDALE AVENUE, WF3 4LF 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 offences412.320.00%
Other theft34.93-40.00%
Public order23.69100.00%
Burglary12.460.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft519.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Public order11.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.1750.00%
Other theft57.3966.67%
Public order36.1650.00%
Shoplifting13.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime518.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.16-33.33%
Other theft34.9350.00%
Public order23.690.00%
Other crime12.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.1720.00%
Burglary37.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6950.00%
Other theft23.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Shoplifting12.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft619.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.3966.67%
Public order36.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.32-50.00%
Other theft23.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.5550.00%
Public order27.39100.00%
Burglary12.460.00%
Other theft11.23-66.67%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

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 offences412.32-55.56%
Other theft34.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.0150.00%
Other theft211.08100.00%
Vehicle crime22.46100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.32-14.29%
Public order17.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.78600.00%
Other crime28.62100.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Other theft12.46-66.67%

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 theft36.160.00%
Other crime13.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverdale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Shaw Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Calder Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wesley Hall Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ferry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1