HEATHER CLOSE, WF9 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3SQ

HEATHER CLOSE, WF9 3SQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.75 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3SQ, encompassing approximately 1850 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF9 3SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northagh Close with total crimes: 6
  • Minsthorpe Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 5

HEATHER CLOSE, WF9 3SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1116.75-15.38%
Burglary45.940.00%
Public order42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

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 offences1311.35116.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.03300.00%
Theft from the person12.160.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 offences68.65-25.00%
Public order33.24200.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.940.00%
Public order14.320.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7360.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.32400.00%
Burglary32.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 offences56.49-70.59%
Other theft22.70100.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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 offences1711.8913.33%
Drugs29.19100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 offences1515.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.11-25.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences1514.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.110.00%
Public order42.1633.33%
Other theft22.160.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.27-33.33%
Public order35.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8925.00%
Public order38.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2733.33%
Other theft36.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Drugs21.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.110.00%
Burglary24.860.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315
October 202310
September 202315
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northagh Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ings Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Gallon Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clock Row Mount
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Carr Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Suzanne Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clock Row Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clock Row Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ings Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Emily Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Neville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Spring Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1