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

Overview of Crime in WF4 3AL

HOWARD CRESCENT, WF4 3AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3AL, encompassing approximately 2747 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF4 3AL 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 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.10100.00%
Other theft32.91200.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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 offences45.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28100.00%
Public order44.3733.33%
Drugs21.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.28200.00%
Other crime32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.64200.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences43.64100.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.73-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.460.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3AL 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. Mackie Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Manor Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Manor Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nelson Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Calder Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1