BARNES AVENUE, WF1 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2BJ

BARNES AVENUE, WF1 2BJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF1 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Way with total crimes: 2
  • Noble Road with total crimes: 2
  • Millfield Place with total crimes: 1

BARNES AVENUE, WF1 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.550.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 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 offences44.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences76.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7712.50%
Public order23.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2133.33%
Burglary23.55100.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.44-37.50%
Other crime22.22100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.550.00%
Public order11.780.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duke Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Noble Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Westminster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stockbridge Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Barnes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Moxon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Victoria Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Margaret Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1