VICARAGE CLOSE, WF9 3BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3BP

VICARAGE CLOSE, WF9 3BP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.01 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3BP 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 3BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3BP, encompassing approximately 1946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northagh Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

VICARAGE CLOSE, WF9 3BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.0123.08%
Anti-social behaviour88.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.110.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 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 offences1311.30-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour36.680.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.9035.71%
Anti-social behaviour39.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3627.27%
Anti-social behaviour37.190.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Drugs11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8210.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6550.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.84-44.44%
Drugs45.1433.33%
Other crime22.060.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.930.00%
Drugs39.25200.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Other crime21.03-50.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.55-5.26%
Other crime49.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.9535.71%
Public order39.76-57.14%
Other crime21.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.95-33.33%
Public order77.19133.33%
Other crime33.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-40.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.9890.91%
Anti-social behaviour510.79150.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.79-31.25%
Other theft45.65300.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.900.00%
Vehicle crime38.220.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 202419
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 202418
December 202318
November 202319
October 202314
September 202321
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northagh Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Clock Row Mount
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Carr Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Northfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Church Forge
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Church Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clock Row Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clock Row Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Waterton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Emily Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Neville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spring Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beacon View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Northfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carr View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northfield Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lower Northfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Church View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1