BIRCH CLOSE, WF4 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2QE

BIRCH CLOSE, WF4 2QE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2QE, encompassing approximately 1028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF4 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Henry Avenue with total crimes: 2

BIRCH CLOSE, WF4 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1015.5511.11%
Public order39.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour58.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.86100.00%
Public order23.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.80-33.33%
Other theft11.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences618.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.83100.00%
Public order43.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Theft from the person12.920.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.940.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Burglary11.940.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.750.00%
Other crime22.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.8350.00%
Vehicle crime12.920.00%
Public order10.970.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.75-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson24.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.5585.71%
Vehicle crime312.6450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.69-12.50%
Vehicle crime26.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.5233.33%
Other crime47.78300.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences610.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.83100.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.410.00%
Public order411.660.00%
Drugs13.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237
September 20238
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
January 20241
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232
July 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20234
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Henry Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Oak Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brier Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1