LYON ROAD, WF8 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 3PL

LYON ROAD, WF8 3PL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This WF8 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 3PL, encompassing approximately 3186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 3PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 4
  • Starwort Close with total crimes: 3
  • Carleton Park Road with total crimes: 3

LYON ROAD, WF8 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9610.00%
Other theft33.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.28100.00%
Public order33.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.33150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.57-37.50%
Other crime21.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.650.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3914.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 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 offences73.77-36.36%
Vehicle crime22.20100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.96175.00%
Shoplifting23.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.71233.33%
Burglary23.140.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-62.50%
Other crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5150.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.900.00%
Other theft32.510.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-71.43%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20238
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 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
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

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

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lancaster Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Starwort Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Carleton Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 5. Hardwick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Carleton Green Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carleton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Byways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ackworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1