WF4 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3JQ

WF4 3JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.04 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3JQ, encompassing approximately 216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3JQ 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
  • Woodmoor Road with total crimes: 2

WF4 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences760.040.00%
Other theft332.330.00%
Public order213.860.00%
Burglary19.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences760.04600.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.330.00%
Public order29.240.00%
Burglary19.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons118.480.00%
Vehicle crime14.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.62-88.89%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences983.1450.00%
Public order341.5750.00%
Vehicle crime213.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.24-33.33%
Burglary19.240.00%
Drugs14.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences669.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.710.00%
Public order213.860.00%
Burglary19.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%
Other theft14.620.00%
Vehicle crime14.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime213.860.00%
Burglary19.240.00%
Other theft14.620.00%
Drugs14.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.19-28.57%
Public order123.090.00%
Burglary14.620.00%
Other crime14.620.00%
Other theft14.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences760.04-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour332.330.00%
Public order113.860.00%
Burglary14.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences855.43-11.11%
Burglary236.950.00%
Vehicle crime19.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences978.5228.57%
Other crime441.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.48-66.67%
Other theft14.620.00%
Public order14.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences769.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour332.3350.00%
Public order313.86200.00%
Other crime113.860.00%
Vehicle crime14.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.430.00%
Vehicle crime223.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.240.00%
Public order19.240.00%
Other crime14.620.00%
Burglary14.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Melton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Woodmoor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tinsworth Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Church Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Boyne Hill Farm
    Total1
    Burglary1