WF3 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4LS

WF3 4LS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4LS, encompassing approximately 550 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 4LS 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 4LS 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 offences410.900.00%
Other theft17.270.00%
Public order11.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

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 offences310.900.00%
Public order25.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime25.450.00%
Other crime13.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.270.00%
Burglary13.630.00%

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 offences410.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.270.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.270.00%
Burglary11.820.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.82-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime15.450.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Public order11.820.00%

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 offences512.71150.00%
Vehicle crime19.080.00%
Other theft11.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.08-33.33%
Other theft23.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.630.00%

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 offences312.71200.00%
Public order25.450.00%
Other crime13.630.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 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 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 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
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 4LS 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