BIRKHILL, WF10 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 3LJ

BIRKHILL, WF10 3LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.09 per 1,000 population. This WF10 3LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 797 crimes and a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF10 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 3LJ, encompassing approximately 3633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF10 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Graham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Ruskin Close with total crimes: 5

BIRKHILL, WF10 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.81-29.41%
Public order63.3020.00%
Other theft41.65-20.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime20.55-60.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.27-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour176.6130.77%
Criminal damage and arson74.68-22.22%
Public order51.9366.67%
Other crime51.38400.00%
Other theft51.38-16.67%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.5630.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.5850.00%
Other theft62.48500.00%
Public order31.65-66.67%
Shoplifting20.83-88.24%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.39-28.57%
Shoplifting178.2670.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.68-50.00%
Public order92.75-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.48-62.50%
Burglary41.650.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.5544.83%
Anti-social behaviour2011.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.50433.33%
Public order104.40150.00%
Shoplifting102.7542.86%
Burglary42.750.00%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.2445.00%
Shoplifting77.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9366.67%
Public order41.3833.33%
Other theft41.10100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.56-35.48%
Shoplifting45.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-40.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0424.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.53-37.50%
Burglary41.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-87.50%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.88-52.94%
Shoplifting82.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.20100.00%
Other theft62.20200.00%
Public order41.65100.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.06-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour176.88750.00%
Shoplifting64.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Public order20.55-71.43%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.6988.24%
Public order78.81-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.930.00%
Burglary21.65-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.01-41.38%
Public order84.680.00%
Shoplifting42.20-55.56%
Burglary31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.720.00%
Shoplifting97.980.00%
Public order82.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202424
May 202442
April 202430
March 202442
February 202429
January 202420
December 202331
November 202325
October 202325
September 202332
August 202317
July 202329

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202417
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202417
May 202413
April 202410
March 202420
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 202317
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 202416
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236
July 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Graham Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ruskin Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hobart Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 6. The Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poppy Fields Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Mount
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kershaw Avenue
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crewe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elizabeth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Church Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Royds Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Stansfield Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lodge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Camden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Leyland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Woodside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Church Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ings View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Queens Park Close
    Total1
    Drugs1