THORNCLIFFES, WF9 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3NJ

THORNCLIFFES, WF9 3NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3NJ, encompassing approximately 2004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • North Street with total crimes: 4
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2

THORNCLIFFES, WF9 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.9617.65%
Anti-social behaviour59.98-28.57%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.976.25%
Anti-social behaviour78.48-12.50%
Burglary33.490.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Public order21.50-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.4660.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.98166.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.990.00%
Public order32.4950.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.9950.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9723.08%
Vehicle crime47.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%

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 offences1313.97-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour36.490.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Burglary21.00-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.97112.50%
Burglary48.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Other theft11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.50-75.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.97-60.00%
Drugs43.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.465.26%
Drugs49.98300.00%
Public order32.00-25.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Other crime21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.96-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson69.4820.00%
Public order42.9933.33%
Other crime42.00100.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.480.00%
Public order32.490.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202416
June 202410
May 202416
April 202413
March 202417
February 20248
January 202420
December 202319
November 202323

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. North Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tempest Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lower Northfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Forge
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kings Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Crown Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Powell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hague Park Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Fargate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Convent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1