BIRCH GROVE, WF10 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 3PQ

BIRCH GROVE, WF10 3PQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This WF10 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 3PQ, encompassing approximately 1989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 3PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Hillcrest Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Sheepwalk Lane with total crimes: 1

BIRCH GROVE, WF10 3PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.530.00%
Burglary13.020.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02200.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.51100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.52200.00%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.01-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.020.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.52-50.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.020.00%
Burglary13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.02200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sheepwalk Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Acacia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dickens Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cookson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Ives Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fitzgerald Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1