BRACKEN HILL, WF9 3SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3SG

BRACKEN HILL, WF9 3SG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3SG 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 3SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3SG, encompassing approximately 1643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 3SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clock Row Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Waterton Close with total crimes: 2

BRACKEN HILL, WF9 3SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.74-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-66.67%
Burglary21.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.2618.18%
Anti-social behaviour67.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6533.33%
Burglary32.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.83-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1118.86-15.38%
Burglary46.69300.00%
Public order42.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.39116.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.91300.00%
Theft from the person12.430.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.74-33.33%
Public order33.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.300.00%
Public order15.480.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5680.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.48400.00%
Burglary33.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.30-70.59%
Other theft23.04100.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.3913.33%
Drugs210.35100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.13-25.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.130.00%
Public order42.430.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202413
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ings Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clock Row Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Waterton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ings Holt
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clock Row Mount
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Powell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Neville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1