CHURCH LANE, WF4 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3JB

CHURCH LANE, WF4 3JB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.76 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3JB 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 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3JB, encompassing approximately 735 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF4 3JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heeley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Melton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2

CHURCH LANE, WF4 3JB 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.7633.33%
Public order310.88-40.00%
Other theft34.08200.00%
Burglary14.080.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.40200.00%
Public order58.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.800.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.16-75.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.88-16.67%
Drugs26.800.00%
Public order12.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour623.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.440.00%
Burglary12.720.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.600.00%
Vehicle crime25.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-33.33%
Public order12.720.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In March 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 offences416.32-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour35.440.00%
Burglary14.080.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-66.67%
Public order11.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime18.160.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.04233.33%
Public order213.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order414.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Other theft11.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.160.00%
Burglary22.720.00%
Other crime12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Melton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Tinsworth Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Flintoff Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Old Boyne Hill Farm
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Painthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Beech View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1