WF9 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3AQ

WF9 3AQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.06 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3AQ, encompassing approximately 860 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmsley Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Saxon Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Common Road Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF9 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.650.00%
Public order24.65-50.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.25-41.18%
Public order411.63-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.65-50.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1738.36-26.09%
Public order719.76-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour48.1433.33%
Vehicle crime24.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Drugs12.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2348.8343.75%
Public order926.7428.57%
Burglary310.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Vehicle crime23.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-75.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.550.00%
Public order718.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.65-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour318.60200.00%
Vehicle crime23.49-33.33%
Other theft22.330.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order11.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.90-7.69%
Vehicle crime313.95200.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Burglary23.490.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6044.44%
Anti-social behaviour115.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.41-47.06%
Burglary410.46300.00%
Vehicle crime34.65200.00%
Other crime33.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.06-10.53%
Other crime219.76100.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.39137.50%
Public order222.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-60.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Other crime11.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.300.00%
Other crime25.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.600.00%
Other crime311.630.00%
Theft from the person13.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202417
June 202423
May 202416
April 202416
March 202412
February 202413
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 3AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holmsley Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Saxon Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Common Road Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Holmsley Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Landsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dunsley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saxon Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1