WF8 3BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3BP

WF8 3BP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.84 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3BP 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 3BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3BP, encompassing approximately 188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 3BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Denby Crest with total crimes: 1

WF8 3BP 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences331.840.00%
Vehicle crime215.92100.00%
Public order110.610.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary110.610.00%
Vehicle crime15.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order110.610.00%
Vehicle crime15.310.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime110.610.00%
Vehicle crime15.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

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August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Back Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Denby Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1