COMMON ROAD AVENUE, WF9 3ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3ED

COMMON ROAD AVENUE, WF9 3ED, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.16 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3ED, encompassing approximately 1559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF9 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmsley Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Millars Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Saxon Avenue with total crimes: 4

COMMON ROAD AVENUE, WF9 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1221.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8566.67%
Shoplifting53.2125.00%
Public order23.21-60.00%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In August 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 offences1017.31-50.00%
Public order56.41-37.50%
Shoplifting43.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57-25.00%
Other crime31.920.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.65-13.04%
Public order812.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.7021.05%
Public order1014.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.41150.00%
Shoplifting43.21-66.67%
Burglary32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.140.00%
Shoplifting1212.1820.00%
Public order87.70700.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.21-50.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.8611.76%
Shoplifting1012.18-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour46.41300.00%
Vehicle crime22.57-33.33%
Drugs21.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Public order10.64-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1933.3558.33%
Violence and sexual offences1712.180.00%
Public order510.900.00%
Vehicle crime33.21200.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.1654.55%
Shoplifting1210.9071.43%
Anti-social behaviour17.70-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.88-42.11%
Shoplifting77.0540.00%
Burglary44.49300.00%
Vehicle crime32.57200.00%
Other crime31.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.800.00%
Shoplifting512.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.2150.00%
Other crime21.92100.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.520.00%
Shoplifting312.180.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Theft from the person11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202420
June 202423
May 202419
April 202419
March 202417
February 202417
January 202411
December 202319
November 202319

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 202412
April 202410
March 202419
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holmsley Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Millars Walk
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Saxon Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Common Road Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Landsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dunsley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holmsley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Saxon Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1