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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6QE

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6QE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6QE 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 6QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6QE, encompassing approximately 1509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cubley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Kettlethorpe Road with total crimes: 1
  • Pledwick Crescent with total crimes: 1

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF2 6QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-33.33%
Burglary12.650.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In August 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 offences67.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.63-66.67%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

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 offences69.94-40.00%
Public order33.980.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.9166.67%
Public order36.63200.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences66.63500.00%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.980.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.640.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.29-66.67%
Other crime31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.98300.00%
Vehicle crime12.65-50.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In October 2023, 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 order49.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.65-25.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.610.00%
Other crime32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cubley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pledwick Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Silkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Deffer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1