MOORSIDE CRESCENT, WF4 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3LH

MOORSIDE CRESCENT, WF4 3LH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3LH, encompassing approximately 1028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hollingthorpe Court with total crimes: 1
  • Copeworth Drive with total crimes: 1

MOORSIDE CRESCENT, WF4 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.860.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.92-33.33%
Other theft11.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.860.00%
Public order12.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Public order11.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.78-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson14.860.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.40116.67%
Other theft212.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.970.00%

In November 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 offences610.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.8450.00%
Burglary12.920.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.86100.00%
Shoplifting21.950.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.700.00%
Public order36.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Hollingthorpe Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Copeworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Grenville Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moorland Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mostyn Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1