WF4 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3HB

WF4 3HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.06 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3HB 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallow Way with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Farm Road with total crimes: 2
  • Common Way with total crimes: 1

WF4 3HB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.88-60.00%
Public order22.47100.00%
Robbery12.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.24-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour512.360.00%
Other crime26.180.00%
Public order12.470.00%

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 offences622.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.410.00%
Other crime36.180.00%
Public order23.710.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 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 offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor Farm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Common Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Woodmoor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Daw Green Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dennington Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1