WF8 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3AG

WF8 3AG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.40 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3AG, encompassing approximately 204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF8 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applewood Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Marlpit Lane with total crimes: 1

WF8 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.40150.00%

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 offences224.40-50.00%
Burglary19.760.00%
Other crime14.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.880.00%

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 offences429.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.520.00%
Other theft14.880.00%

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 offences219.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.760.00%
Other theft14.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.640.00%
Other crime19.760.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences219.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.760.00%
Burglary14.88-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences229.280.00%
Burglary29.76100.00%
Other theft19.760.00%
Other crime14.880.00%

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 offences219.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.760.00%
Burglary14.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.880.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.520.00%
Other theft14.880.00%
Drugs14.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.88-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences214.640.00%
Other theft19.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 5 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
August 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 5 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
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Applewood Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Marlpit Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1