BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0AH

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0AH, encompassing approximately 2471 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 1
  • Larkspur Way with total crimes: 1

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.85-58.33%
Public order22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.92-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.850.00%
Other crime31.620.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.90116.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.2620.00%
Public order22.43-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.430.00%
Public order42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.47-41.67%
Public order42.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences65.26-45.45%
Public order32.43-25.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.31120.00%
Public order44.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-16.67%
Public order32.0250.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.660.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 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 offences65.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202413
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 0AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Juniper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Larkspur Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Marion Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pacaholme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canning Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Allan Haigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willow View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tyrrell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1