WF9 3TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3TA

WF9 3TA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3TA 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 3TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3TA, encompassing approximately 1995 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF9 3TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Harrow Street with total crimes: 5
  • Minsthorpe Lane with total crimes: 5

WF9 3TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.0455.56%
Burglary57.020.00%
Public order32.5150.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.02-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson44.51100.00%
Public order22.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Other theft11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.0437.50%
Public order55.51150.00%
Other crime42.510.00%
Burglary42.00300.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 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 offences89.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.010.00%
Public order22.51100.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.5440.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.5150.00%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.03-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson65.0120.00%
Other theft33.01-25.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.0476.92%
Criminal damage and arson511.53400.00%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.03-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour46.510.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.520.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.03-6.67%
Vehicle crime47.02300.00%
Public order32.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.03-6.25%
Public order67.52500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.036.67%
Other theft48.02100.00%
Drugs32.000.00%
Burglary21.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Public order10.50-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.040.00%
Public order57.520.00%
Burglary42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410
January 202423
December 202313
November 202321
October 202314
September 202315
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harrow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ings Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Diamond Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gallon Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clock Row Mount
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Suzanne Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clock Row Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clock Row Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ings Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1