FINKIN CROFT, WF3 4NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4NL

FINKIN CROFT, WF3 4NL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.11 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 293 crimes and a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 4NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4NL, encompassing approximately 710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • St Annes Drive with total crimes: 1
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 1

FINKIN CROFT, WF3 4NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft521.1166.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.82100.00%
Public order12.820.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime418.300.00%
Other theft35.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.22-66.67%
Other crime11.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.11100.00%
Burglary35.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Other theft22.82-50.00%
Shoplifting12.820.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.630.00%
Public order34.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.220.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences211.26-75.00%
Other theft22.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.260.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft11.41-50.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.82-60.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.4866.67%
Burglary27.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

In November 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 offences38.45-40.00%
Public order24.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%

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 offences514.080.00%
Other crime27.04100.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Other theft12.82-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.22-50.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Shoplifting12.820.00%
Public order11.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Annes Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Oaks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Clarke Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Riverdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ash Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Aberford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1