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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6BP

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6BP 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 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6BP, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Kettlethorpe Hall Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Knightsway with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.21-72.73%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.7010.00%
Other theft27.93-60.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

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 offences1019.47150.00%
Other theft57.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.61150.00%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413.7033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.8833.33%
Shoplifting32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Public order21.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order412.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.88-70.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Shoplifting32.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.86400.00%
Public order47.2133.33%
Drugs32.88200.00%
Shoplifting22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-75.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.090.00%
Public order32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.16-66.67%
Burglary11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

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 offences65.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime24.33100.00%

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 offences78.650.00%
Other theft25.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-75.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.860.00%
Public order45.05300.00%
Vehicle crime42.880.00%
Drugs22.88100.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.050.00%
Burglary22.16-33.33%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.650.00%
Burglary33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.090.00%
Other theft33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
October 20234
September 20231
July 20232

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kettlethorpe Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Knightsway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Georges Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1