WF4 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3LT

WF4 3LT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3LT, encompassing approximately 1576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Copeworth Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Stoney Lane with total crimes: 2

WF4 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences108.88100.00%
Public order26.34-33.33%
Other theft11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.2566.67%
Public order33.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.81-25.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Public order11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44300.00%
Public order12.540.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-83.33%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-14.29%
Public order13.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 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 offences78.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Public order11.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.340.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.5050.00%
Other theft29.52100.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4242.86%
Criminal damage and arson36.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.440.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Copeworth Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stoney Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Charles View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Painthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Beech View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1