WHITE APRON STREET, WF9 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3LD

WHITE APRON STREET, WF9 3LD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3LD 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 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3LD, encompassing approximately 2362 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 4
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

WHITE APRON STREET, WF9 3LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.08-33.33%
Burglary21.690.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.27200.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.58-37.50%
Burglary34.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Robbery10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-83.33%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9714.29%
Vehicle crime66.77500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.24-39.13%
Other crime45.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-40.00%
Shoplifting31.27-66.67%
Public order21.27100.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.74109.09%
Shoplifting99.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8125.00%
Burglary42.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.08-26.67%
Shoplifting54.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12300.00%
Drugs41.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.24-31.82%
Other crime46.35-33.33%
Public order31.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.74-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson69.3150.00%
Other crime62.54500.00%
Other theft52.540.00%
Public order42.12300.00%
Burglary21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.2076.92%
Criminal damage and arson49.7333.33%
Shoplifting41.69-20.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Other crime11.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Public order10.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.08-35.00%
Public order65.50100.00%
Shoplifting52.5466.67%
Other crime32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.960.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 202410
May 202416
April 202414
March 202423
February 202411
January 202415
December 202322
November 202323
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. North Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Northfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Forge
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kings Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buttercup Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Daisy Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Brierley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kirkby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poppy Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lower Northfield Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Park Estate
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Grove Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1