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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6EL

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6EL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6EL, encompassing approximately 1277 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleevethorpe Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Rose Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Sandal Cliff with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.960.00%
Public order33.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Public order10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.910.00%
Burglary23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences510.1725.00%
Burglary33.91200.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-40.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.04400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-50.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary59.390.00%
Public order23.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.70400.00%
Vehicle crime23.91-60.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-58.33%
Burglary33.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-75.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.390.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rose Mews
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lovaine Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodcroft
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1