CHURCH LANE, WF8 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3BJ

CHURCH LANE, WF8 3BJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.65 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3BJ, encompassing approximately 508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Applewood Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Denby Crest with total crimes: 1

CHURCH LANE, WF8 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.6550.00%
Vehicle crime35.9050.00%
Public order25.900.00%
Burglary13.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences29.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.93100.00%
Burglary13.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.79100.00%
Drugs17.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

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
Burglary417.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.86-33.33%
Other crime13.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.83-25.00%
Burglary15.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.7633.33%
Other theft17.860.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences315.7250.00%
Burglary25.900.00%
Other crime13.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%

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
Burglary29.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.930.00%
Vehicle crime13.93-50.00%

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 crime25.900.00%
Public order13.930.00%

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 offences311.7950.00%
Burglary25.90100.00%
Other crime13.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime315.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.930.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.97-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Back Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Applewood Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Denby Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Park Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1