CHURCH VILLAS, WF9 3QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3QR

CHURCH VILLAS, WF9 3QR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3QR 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 3QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3QR, encompassing approximately 1932 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Top with total crimes: 6
  • North Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

CHURCH VILLAS, WF9 3QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9022.22%
Other theft35.690.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.80-50.00%
Burglary33.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.5240.00%
Vehicle crime47.24300.00%
Burglary32.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-25.00%
Shoplifting21.55-33.33%
Public order11.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.49-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson45.17-20.00%
Shoplifting32.07-62.50%
Public order21.55100.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary21.03-50.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.25200.00%
Shoplifting810.87700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1466.67%
Burglary42.5933.33%
Public order12.07-66.67%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.49-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Other crime21.55-33.33%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.11-11.11%
Public order38.28-25.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.70-18.18%
Other theft59.310.00%
Public order42.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Other crime32.07200.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Burglary21.03-33.33%
Drugs11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.63144.44%
Burglary311.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Public order21.03-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.04-55.00%
Public order74.660.00%
Other crime33.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Shoplifting31.55200.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.800.00%
Public order710.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.620.00%
Other theft43.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 202421
February 20247
January 202416
December 202318
November 202322
October 20239
September 202320

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 3QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Top
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. North Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crown Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Forge
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirkby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poppy Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park Estate
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Burntwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1