LANCASTER CLOSE, WF8 3PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3PH

LANCASTER CLOSE, WF8 3PH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3PH 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 3PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3PH, encompassing approximately 3119 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 3PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynwood Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Hill Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sides Road with total crimes: 1

LANCASTER CLOSE, WF8 3PH 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.810.00%
Other theft32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1740.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.530.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2125.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.13166.67%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-50.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.530.00%
Burglary21.92100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.81-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.130.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lynwood Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sides Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rhodes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Robson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carleton Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lyon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bullstyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1