THE LINKS, WF4 3QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3QP

THE LINKS, WF4 3QP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3QP 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 3QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3QP, encompassing approximately 1719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

WF4 3QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallow Way with total crimes: 6
  • Charles View with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Farm Road with total crimes: 2

THE LINKS, WF4 3QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.899.09%
Public order36.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.54-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.4060.00%
Public order34.650.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.73-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.98500.00%
Other crime36.980.00%
Other theft21.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4760.00%
Other crime34.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Public order11.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.73-28.57%
Public order42.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-71.43%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.05600.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.07133.33%
Other theft24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.49-75.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.980.00%
Public order12.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9814.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.650.00%
Burglary11.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.47-30.00%
Vehicle crime44.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Robbery11.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.82400.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.980.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Swallow Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Charles View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Manor Farm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Common Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodmoor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Daw Green Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Manor Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Manor Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nelson Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Calder Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1