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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6BH

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6BH 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 6BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6BH, encompassing approximately 1318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 6BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Knightsway with total crimes: 3
  • Woodthorpe Close with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.13500.00%
Public order34.55200.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-84.62%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.4430.00%
Public order39.8650.00%
Other theft22.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.7566.67%
Other theft57.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.79100.00%
Other crime23.030.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.1650.00%
Other theft44.5533.33%
Shoplifting33.030.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences413.65-55.56%
Public order33.030.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Shoplifting32.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.68350.00%
Public order36.8250.00%
Drugs32.27200.00%
Shoplifting22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-66.67%
Other theft11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime24.55100.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.10-22.22%
Other theft25.31100.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-66.67%
Other crime10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9250.00%
Vehicle crime36.820.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Drugs22.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.890.00%
Burglary34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Knightsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Woodthorpe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Grange Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1