WF3 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4LQ

WF3 4LQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4LQ, encompassing approximately 906 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: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverdale Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Calder Gate with total crimes: 1
  • Wesley Hall Court with total crimes: 1

WF3 4LQ 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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.620.00%
Other theft14.410.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.41100.00%
Public order12.21-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.830.00%
Public order23.31100.00%
Vehicle crime12.21-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.52-25.00%
Other crime13.310.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.310.00%
Burglary12.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.83100.00%
Other theft24.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.210.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.41-33.33%
Other theft12.21-50.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In January 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 offences37.72-40.00%
Other theft23.31100.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.72150.00%
Vehicle crime15.520.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.72200.00%
Public order23.310.00%
Other crime12.210.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 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 4LQ postcode area is presented below.

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