FENTON CLOSE, WF9 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3SL

FENTON CLOSE, WF9 3SL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.06 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3SL 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 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3SL, encompassing approximately 2287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millars Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 4
  • Grove Mount with total crimes: 3

FENTON CLOSE, WF9 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.62-42.86%
Public order21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6840.00%
Shoplifting33.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-60.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.19-28.57%
Shoplifting42.19-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.7550.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1413.127.69%
Violence and sexual offences76.12-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.99-51.85%
Violence and sexual offences105.6811.11%
Other crime34.370.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2717.9280.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.80-10.00%
Burglary23.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.8687.50%
Violence and sexual offences106.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.37200.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.1860.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.06100.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.4950.00%
Shoplifting52.62-28.57%
Burglary42.19300.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202427
February 202415
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millars Walk
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Mill Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Grove Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnt Wood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Grove Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grove Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1