ASH CRESCENT, WF3 4NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4NX

ASH CRESCENT, WF3 4NX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4NX 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 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4NX, encompassing approximately 1956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 3

ASH CRESCENT, WF3 4NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.71140.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.130.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.26200.00%
Other crime36.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.60-69.23%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.75160.00%
Other crime36.640.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6680.00%
Burglary24.600.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6233.33%
Public order22.040.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.09-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Shoplifting11.53-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.20450.00%
Shoplifting25.62-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.600.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 202413
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oak Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Orchard Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1