WAKEFIELD ROAD, S71 3TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 3TX

WAKEFIELD ROAD, S71 3TX, Barnsley has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.10 per 1,000 population. This S71 3TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S71 postcode area, which has experienced 544 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S71 3TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 3TX, encompassing approximately 2900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

S71 3TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Stainton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Burn Place with total crimes: 6

WAKEFIELD ROAD, S71 3TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.1064.29%
Violence and sexual offences197.9358.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.55150.00%
Other crime41.72100.00%
Public order31.38-25.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.86-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.14400.00%
Other theft41.720.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-60.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.69-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences85.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7625.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.17-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences105.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.89-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences157.2436.36%
Criminal damage and arson65.17-25.00%
Public order22.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.65500.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.27-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.79100.00%
Public order42.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Burglary21.03-33.33%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4441.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.8633.33%
Shoplifting41.38-60.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.82-7.69%
Shoplifting104.14-52.38%
Other theft53.45400.00%
Drugs51.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2115.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.2430.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.7566.67%
Shoplifting73.45-70.83%
Criminal damage and arson62.41100.00%
Vehicle crime42.07300.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.82242.86%
Violence and sexual offences68.27-45.45%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.38-56.00%
Shoplifting73.79-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.41-25.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.620.00%
Shoplifting88.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 202417
February 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
February 20245
January 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202415
June 202417
May 202421
April 202424
March 20244
February 202410
January 202421
December 20237
November 202324
October 20237
September 20238

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S71 3TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting21
    Other crime1
  • 2. Stainton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Burn Place
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Selby Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wingfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ganton Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beverley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Wakefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Arnold Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Laithes Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Wingfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Denby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Malton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. New Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wensley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Regent Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High Croft Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Murdoch Place
    Total1
    Public order1