BIRCHTREE CLOSE, WF1 4TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4TF

BIRCHTREE CLOSE, WF1 4TF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4TF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 4TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4TF, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilnsey Road with total crimes: 4
  • Easby Way with total crimes: 3
  • Burkwood Drive with total crimes: 3

BIRCHTREE CLOSE, WF1 4TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.87-19.05%
Public order56.11150.00%
Drugs31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.6710.53%
Burglary37.550.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.4335.71%
Public order46.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.07-26.32%
Other theft65.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.435.56%
Public order36.83-25.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.595.88%
Criminal damage and arson46.4733.33%
Public order41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.236.25%
Public order46.110.00%
Other crime41.440.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.035.26%
Public order67.19100.00%
Other crime42.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.51-9.52%
Vehicle crime36.830.00%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.9550.00%
Public order57.55-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.8033.33%
Other theft21.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.51-33.33%
Public order75.04133.33%
Other crime32.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-50.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.550.00%
Other crime42.160.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202421
May 202419
April 202414
March 202419
February 202418
January 202417
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319
September 202321
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4TF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kilnsey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Easby Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Burkwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gisburn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hebden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Windhill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conistone Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pinder'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Piinderhill Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ferry View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dent Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haldane Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sawley Close
    Total1
    Public order1