PROSPECT COTTAGES, WF9 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3AU

PROSPECT COTTAGES, WF9 3AU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.70 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3AU, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrow Street with total crimes: 5
  • Diamond Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 3

PROSPECT COTTAGES, WF9 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1615.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.10-40.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-66.67%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Other crime10.51-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.2645.45%
Criminal damage and arson68.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0466.67%
Other crime42.53300.00%
Burglary32.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.700.00%
Burglary55.570.00%
Public order32.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Drugs21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6410.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.57300.00%
Public order22.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Drugs11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.6825.00%
Public order55.07150.00%
Burglary42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.05-33.33%
Public order22.03100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.080.00%
Burglary43.04100.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Other theft11.01-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.17-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson64.0550.00%
Other theft33.04-25.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Public order11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.7261.54%
Other theft410.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Burglary32.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.18-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.580.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.130.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 202421
December 202313
November 202320

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harrow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Diamond Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Ings Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cambridge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kirkbridge Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clock Row Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Waterton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Ings Holt
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blundell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carroll Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Clock Row Mount
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Powell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1