WF9 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3AZ

WF9 3AZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.35 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3AZ, encompassing approximately 1743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northagh Close with total crimes: 6
  • Minsthorpe Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 5

WF9 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.7366.67%
Burglary42.870.00%
Public order42.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.199.09%
Criminal damage and arson46.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.190.00%
Vehicle crime36.310.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72100.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.03-15.38%
Public order16.310.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.3485.71%
Criminal damage and arson67.45200.00%
Burglary43.44300.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.32-65.00%
Public order24.01100.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.2033.33%
Drugs311.47200.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.20-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour38.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-25.00%
Other crime21.72100.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.2054.55%
Criminal damage and arson49.750.00%
Public order42.290.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.19-26.67%
Public order46.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1915.38%
Public order48.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6230.00%
Other theft47.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.760.00%
Vehicle crime45.730.00%
Burglary32.290.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
July 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 202420
December 202315
November 202317
October 202311
September 202315
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northagh Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ings Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Gallon Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clock Row Mount
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Carr Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Suzanne Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clock Row Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clock Row Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ings Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Emily Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Spring Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1