THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3LN

THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3LN 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 3LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3LN, encompassing approximately 1972 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colleen Road with total crimes: 3
  • Upper Close Way with total crimes: 1
  • Durkar Rise with total crimes: 1

THE WILLOWS, WF4 3LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.06400.00%
Other theft22.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.56200.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-87.50%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5814.29%
Public order14.06-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 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 offences79.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.55300.00%
Other crime32.030.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft11.01-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.520.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.55-12.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59100.00%
Other theft24.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences45.07-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
November 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colleen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Upper Close Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Durkar Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Appletree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mackie Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Calder Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1