FIRTH CLOSE, WF3 4PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 4PR

FIRTH CLOSE, WF3 4PR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This WF3 4PR 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 4PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 4PR, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 4PR area, explore the WF3 4PR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF3 4PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auty Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Moor Grove with total crimes: 2

FIRTH CLOSE, WF3 4PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences95.15200.00%
Other theft23.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In August 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 offences33.68-82.35%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.241600.00%
Public order66.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21300.00%
Other crime41.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.46200.00%
Other crime44.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences42.21-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6228.57%
Burglary43.3133.33%
Public order11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6840.00%
Burglary32.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6866.67%
Public order11.840.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.04-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-66.67%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.88100.00%
Shoplifting42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.680.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202417
June 20241
May 202412
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Auty Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Orchard Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Moor Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priory Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanmoor Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1