WEST STREET, WF9 3JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3JH

WEST STREET, WF9 3JH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.37 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3JH 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 3JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3JH, encompassing approximately 907 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF9 3JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxon Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Common Road with total crimes: 3
  • West Street with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, WF9 3JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.37-26.09%
Public order718.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour47.7133.33%
Vehicle crime24.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Drugs12.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2346.2843.75%
Public order925.3528.57%
Burglary39.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.31200.00%
Vehicle crime23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-75.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.860.00%
Public order717.63600.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.41-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences1629.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour317.63200.00%
Vehicle crime23.31-33.33%
Other theft22.200.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.45-7.69%
Vehicle crime313.22200.00%
Public order33.310.00%
Burglary23.310.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.6344.44%
Anti-social behaviour114.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.14-47.06%
Burglary49.92300.00%
Vehicle crime34.41200.00%
Other crime33.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.55-10.53%
Other crime218.73100.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.75137.50%
Public order220.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-60.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.820.00%
Other crime25.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.6342.86%
Other crime311.02200.00%
Theft from the person13.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Public order11.10-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.840.00%
Public order47.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.410.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-75.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.710.00%
Other theft24.410.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202423
May 202416
April 202416
March 202412
February 202413
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 20238
September 202310
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Saxon Avenue
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Common Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Holmsley Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilltop Estate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Holmsley Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dunsley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Camp Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aaron Wilkinson Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashley Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1