DURKAR LANE, WF4 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3AF

DURKAR LANE, WF4 3AF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3AF, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Court with total crimes: 2
  • Denby Dale Road West with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Crescent with total crimes: 1

DURKAR LANE, WF4 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.81-25.00%
Other theft32.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2760.00%
Other theft43.90100.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Drugs20.98-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.2925.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.850.00%
Other theft31.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.85500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Other theft10.98-80.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.8166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.85150.00%
Other theft32.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.39500.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.930.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In September 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 offences54.880.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fox Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Denby Dale Road West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Howard Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Upper Close Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1