WF9 3JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3JR

WF9 3JR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.93 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 3JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3JR, encompassing approximately 866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 3JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxon Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • West Street with total crimes: 3
  • Holmsley Lane with total crimes: 2

WF9 3JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.93-43.75%
Public order410.39-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.62-33.33%
Other crime22.310.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In July 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 offences1634.62-23.81%
Public order718.47-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour38.080.00%
Vehicle crime23.46100.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2143.8650.00%
Public order924.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.39200.00%
Burglary23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.31-75.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.857.69%
Public order616.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.62-66.67%

In April 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 offences1326.5518.18%
Anti-social behaviour315.00200.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Other theft22.31100.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Public order11.15-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.080.00%
Public order312.700.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.31-36.36%
Other crime38.0850.00%
Vehicle crime23.46100.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.62-31.25%
Other crime212.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.55128.57%
Public order218.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-60.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Other crime11.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.080.00%
Other crime25.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.850.00%
Other crime36.920.00%
Theft from the person13.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 202421
May 202414
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 202316
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Saxon Avenue
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Holmsley Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hilltop Estate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Common Road Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Common Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camp Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Aaron Wilkinson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1