HOWARD CRESCENT, WF4 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3AJ

HOWARD CRESCENT, WF4 3AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3AJ, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colleen Road with total crimes: 3
  • Denby Dale Road West with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Crescent with total crimes: 2

HOWARD CRESCENT, WF4 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4975.00%
Other theft32.62200.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.86-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.86120.00%
Public order44.1133.33%
Drugs41.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7366.67%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences34.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences33.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36100.00%
Vehicle crime22.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.500.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colleen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Denby Dale Road West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Howard Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hollin Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Upper Close Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durkar Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mackie Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Calder Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1