BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6AS

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6AS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6AS, encompassing approximately 1807 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleevethorpe Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bishops Croft with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1975.00%
Vehicle crime13.870.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.980.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.32-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5380.00%
Public order14.98-50.00%

In May 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 offences54.9825.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.5333.33%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.66200.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.32-25.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8766.67%
Public order12.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 6AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grange Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lovaine Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodcroft
    Total1
    Other crime1