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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6AX

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6AX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6AX 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 6AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6AX, encompassing approximately 1650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleevethorpe Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 1
  • Woodcroft with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.240.00%
Possession of weapons12.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-55.56%
Public order12.420.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 offences96.0680.00%
Public order15.45-50.00%

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 offences54.8525.00%
Public order23.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-66.67%

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 offences45.4533.33%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.0350.00%
Burglary11.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.85-33.33%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.42-40.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

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 offences54.2466.67%
Public order13.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

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 offences34.24-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.900.00%
Public order24.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Woodcroft
    Total1
    Other theft1