THE BALK, WF2 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6JU

THE BALK, WF2 6JU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6JU, encompassing approximately 995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shay Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Croft with total crimes: 1
  • High Meadows with total crimes: 1

THE BALK, WF2 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary512.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.0250.00%
Other theft13.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences23.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences23.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.020.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.02150.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shay Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Oaklands Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walton Locks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Thornhill Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1