WF9 3BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3BA

WF9 3BA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3BA 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 3BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3BA, encompassing approximately 1739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 3BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrow Street with total crimes: 5
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clock Row Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF9 3BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1313.80-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour37.47-50.00%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-60.00%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.4245.45%
Anti-social behaviour69.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4566.67%
Burglary42.87-20.00%
Other crime32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order11.15-80.00%

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 offences1120.70-15.38%
Burglary56.320.00%
Public order52.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3050.00%
Public order21.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.67-7.14%
Burglary47.470.00%
Public order42.30100.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.077.69%
Public order28.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-71.43%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.4740.00%
Burglary44.02300.00%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Public order11.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.75150.00%
Other theft32.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.2525.00%
Other theft311.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Drugs21.150.00%
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 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-40.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.500.00%
Public order42.870.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 202414
March 202413
February 202410
January 202420
December 202316
November 202320

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 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
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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 3BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harrow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Ings Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clock Row Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Waterton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Ings Holt
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crown Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Blundell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clock Row Mount
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Powell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1