UPPER CLOSE WAY, WF4 3FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3FY

UPPER CLOSE WAY, WF4 3FY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3FY 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 3FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3FY, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colleen Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howard Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Hollin Lane with total crimes: 1

UPPER CLOSE WAY, WF4 3FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences63.78500.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-90.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.06400.00%
Drugs43.780.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 order33.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In March 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 offences32.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences43.0333.33%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

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 behaviour43.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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