WF9 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3RJ

WF9 3RJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3RJ, encompassing approximately 2140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Top with total crimes: 6
  • Fenton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Park Estate with total crimes: 1

WF9 3RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.210.00%
Shoplifting12.800.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8050.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3433.33%
Public order33.74200.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94-57.14%
Shoplifting32.80-62.50%
Other crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.9555.56%
Shoplifting86.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7466.67%
Burglary32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.2150.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.94-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.21-35.29%
Burglary45.14300.00%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6888.89%
Bicycle theft17.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.28-30.77%
Shoplifting34.2150.00%
Public order21.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In September 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 offences1314.480.00%
Public order66.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202317
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 3RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Top
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fenton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park Estate
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Burntwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sullivan Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Grove Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Lane Villas
    Total1
    Public order1