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

Overview of Crime in WF2 0AL

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0AL, encompassing approximately 2556 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allan Haigh Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mill View with total crimes: 2
  • Lindale Grove with total crimes: 1

BATLEY ROAD, WF2 0AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.91-37.50%
Other theft11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 offences88.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.130.00%
Other crime31.56200.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.04180.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.480.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2666.67%
Vehicle crime31.96200.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.52-62.50%
Public order31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3060.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences54.30-37.50%
Public order31.960.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.65100.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91-33.33%
Public order31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

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 offences63.910.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 offences63.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.430.00%
Public order53.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Allan Haigh Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mill View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lindale Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Harewood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Batley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. St Paul'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rhubarb Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1