THE CLOSE, WF4 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3AG

THE CLOSE, WF4 3AG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.94 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3AG, encompassing approximately 1699 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% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Court with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Upper Close Way with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, WF4 3AG 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 offences32.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 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 theft24.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.24200.00%
Other theft43.5333.33%
Drugs22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-50.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

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 offences47.0633.33%
Other theft32.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.65500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7750.00%
Drugs11.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.420.00%
Public order22.35100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 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 theft56.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft34.71-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.89600.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.12-25.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
October 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fox Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Howard Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Upper Close Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holme Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1