WF8 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3AB

WF8 3AB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.21 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3AB, encompassing approximately 267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applewood Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 1

WF8 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary111.210.00%
Public order13.740.00%
Vehicle crime13.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime17.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.68150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.68-50.00%
Burglary17.470.00%
Other crime13.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.940.00%
Other theft13.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.470.00%
Other theft13.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.680.00%
Burglary27.470.00%
Other crime17.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary218.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson17.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.1550.00%
Burglary211.21100.00%
Other theft17.470.00%
Other crime13.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.470.00%
Burglary13.740.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Applewood Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1