MAYFIELDS WAY, WF9 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3SH

MAYFIELDS WAY, WF9 3SH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3SH, encompassing approximately 2113 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millars Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Fenton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sullivan Grove with total crimes: 1

MAYFIELDS WAY, WF9 3SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.68150.00%
Public order22.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-71.43%
Other crime10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.31-50.00%
Shoplifting20.95-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.3733.33%
Shoplifting41.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.8950.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.727.69%
Violence and sexual offences76.62-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.72-51.85%
Violence and sexual offences96.150.00%
Robbery24.260.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.92107.69%
Violence and sexual offences912.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.8862.50%
Violence and sexual offences66.1550.00%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.0460.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.5225.00%
Burglary42.37300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89200.00%
Other crime31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-33.33%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.88-22.22%
Shoplifting53.31-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202427
February 202413
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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 3SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Millars Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Fenton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sullivan Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Grove Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Mill Lane Villas
    Total1
    Public order1