BALMORAL DRIVE, WF11 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8RQ

BALMORAL DRIVE, WF11 8RQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.64 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 265 crimes and a crime rate of 14.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8RQ, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF11 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 11
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 2

BALMORAL DRIVE, WF11 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.59-60.00%
Public order42.2333.33%
Vehicle crime32.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Other theft21.12-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.35185.71%
Anti-social behaviour1011.17-44.44%
Other theft55.590.00%
Public order32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.32260.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.06-30.00%
Burglary23.910.00%
Public order11.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2911.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.59-16.67%
Public order32.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.0350.00%
Public order23.350.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.38300.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Burglary31.680.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.91100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences69.50100.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.38-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences34.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.030.00%
Other theft33.910.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202420
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 8RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pontefract Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tennyson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Windsor Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Shelley Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pinfold Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sowgate Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crewe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wentcliffe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Linden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. A162
    Total1
    Theft from the person1