SOTHERON CROFT, WF8 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3AR

SOTHERON CROFT, WF8 3AR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.52 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3AR, encompassing approximately 413 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 3AR 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
  • Thorntree Close with total crimes: 1

SOTHERON CROFT, WF8 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.52150.00%
Vehicle crime112.100.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary419.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.68-50.00%
Other crime14.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%

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 offences414.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.680.00%
Other theft12.420.00%

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 offences29.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.840.00%
Other theft12.420.00%

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 offences212.100.00%
Burglary24.840.00%
Other crime14.840.00%

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
Burglary212.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.840.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.260.00%
Public order14.840.00%

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 offences316.9450.00%
Burglary27.26100.00%
Other theft14.840.00%
Other crime12.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.940.00%
Vehicle crime24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.840.00%
Burglary12.420.00%
Other crime12.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%

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 behaviour112.100.00%
Other theft12.420.00%
Drugs12.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%

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 offences29.680.00%
Other theft14.840.00%
Public order12.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20233
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Applewood Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Marlpit Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thorntree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1