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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6BQ

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6BQ, encompassing approximately 1431 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodthorpe Close with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6BQ 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 theft47.68-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.79200.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

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 theft69.08500.00%
Other crime24.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.49-83.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.080.00%
Public order34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.36100.00%
Other theft54.1966.67%
Public order33.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.0850.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.79-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.40-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.480.00%
Public order34.890.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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