BALNE LANE, WF2 0DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0DA

BALNE LANE, WF2 0DA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.33 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0DA, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 0DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 19
  • Cliff Lane with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

BALNE LANE, WF2 0DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.330.00%
Other crime79.7475.00%
Public order42.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69300.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.79-23.33%
Other crime49.7433.33%
Vehicle crime31.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Public order20.85-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.5711.11%
Public order712.7140.00%
Other theft52.970.00%
Vehicle crime52.12400.00%
Other crime32.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.1517.39%
Criminal damage and arson611.44200.00%
Other theft52.5425.00%
Public order52.120.00%
Other crime42.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.69300.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.64-17.86%
Public order59.7466.67%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Other crime20.85-60.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.6475.00%
Other crime511.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-60.00%
Other theft10.85-80.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.45-38.46%
Other crime86.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.39150.00%
Vehicle crime52.1266.67%
Other theft52.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1233.33%
Burglary31.6950.00%
Possession of weapons31.270.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Public order20.85-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.30116.67%
Public order711.01250.00%
Other theft42.97300.00%
Other crime41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences129.74-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour35.08-25.00%
Public order21.27-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.60-40.62%
Public order128.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0833.33%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Drugs31.6950.00%
Shoplifting21.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.2352.38%
Public order1013.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2450.00%
Other crime62.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-40.00%
Shoplifting31.27-40.00%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.03-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour58.900.00%
Shoplifting52.12150.00%
Public order42.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-33.33%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.080.00%
Public order816.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.540.00%
Other crime32.120.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202423
May 202430
April 202427
March 202423
February 202428
January 202416
December 202326
November 202312
October 202319
September 202332
August 202321
July 202339

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 202312
September 202310
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime7
    Public order1
  • 2. Cliff Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. St John'S Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Balne Mill Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finchdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Carnforth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Darnley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hodgson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St John'S North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wentworth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. North Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cardigan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Christopher'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elder Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Balne Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1