WF9 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3JS

WF9 3JS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.19 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3JS, encompassing approximately 746 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 3JS area, explore the WF9 3JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF9 3JS 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

WF9 3JS 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 Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.19-15.79%
Public order721.43-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour39.3850.00%
Vehicle crime24.02100.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1946.8858.33%
Public order925.4550.00%
Burglary212.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.68-75.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.810.00%
Public order616.07500.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.479.09%
Anti-social behaviour316.07200.00%
Vehicle crime24.020.00%
Other theft22.68100.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.450.00%
Vehicle crime214.740.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Burglary12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

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 offences1117.41120.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.41-50.00%
Other crime36.7050.00%
Vehicle crime24.02100.00%
Burglary22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.43-33.33%
Other crime213.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.13150.00%
Public order220.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-60.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.040.00%
Other crime16.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.40-33.33%
Other crime35.36200.00%
Theft from the person14.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.360.00%
Public order25.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
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 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202419
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 202315
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 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
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 3JS 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. Hilltop Estate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dunsley Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Camp Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aaron Wilkinson Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashley Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1