WF4 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3HB

WF4 3HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.24 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3HB, encompassing approximately 809 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallow Way with total crimes: 6
  • Garden Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Daw Green Avenue with total crimes: 4

WF4 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.24-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour513.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson26.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.83250.00%
Other theft28.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.410.00%
Other crime12.470.00%
Public order11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.650.00%
Burglary24.94100.00%
Other crime12.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.94300.00%
Other theft14.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.71-75.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.650.00%
Public order24.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Robbery11.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.410.00%
Other crime36.180.00%
Public order23.710.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.41-40.00%
Public order23.710.00%
Other theft12.470.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.12-16.67%
Public order26.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.830.00%
Public order47.410.00%
Burglary14.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Swallow Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Garden Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Daw Green Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Manor Farm Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Painthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Common Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1