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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6JX

THE BALK, WF2 6JX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6JX 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 6JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6JX, encompassing approximately 363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Croft with total crimes: 1
  • High Meadows with total crimes: 1

THE BALK, WF2 6JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.500.00%
Other theft12.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary211.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.75-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.260.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18.260.00%
Burglary12.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%

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
Burglary18.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.750.00%

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 offences28.260.00%
Vehicle crime15.500.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.75-50.00%

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 order213.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.500.00%
Burglary15.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oaklands Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1