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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6BJ

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6BJ 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 6BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6BJ, encompassing approximately 1401 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 6BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Fennell Court with total crimes: 3
  • Bishops Croft with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.27500.00%
Other crime24.280.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-92.31%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%

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 offences1315.6930.00%
Public order39.2750.00%
Other theft22.14-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

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 offences1018.55100.00%
Other theft57.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.1366.67%
Other theft43.5733.33%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In March 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 offences39.99-62.50%
Public order32.14200.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.84700.00%
Drugs35.71200.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Burglary11.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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
Burglary39.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-28.57%
Burglary13.570.00%

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 offences77.85-22.22%
Other theft24.99100.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 offences914.9850.00%
Vehicle crime36.420.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

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 offences611.410.00%
Burglary34.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 202413
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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 6BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fennell Court
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Knightsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1