WF9 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3AZ

WF9 3AZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3AZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clock Row Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Waterton Close with total crimes: 2

WF9 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences810.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.59-50.00%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.0320.00%
Burglary43.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2933.33%
Vehicle crime12.29-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

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 offences1513.190.00%
Public order48.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 202420
December 202315
November 202317
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ings Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clock Row Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Waterton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ings Holt
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crown Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Blundell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clock Row Mount
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Powell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1