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

Overview of Crime in WF4 2QE

BIRCH CLOSE, WF4 2QE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brier Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Beachill Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 1

BIRCH CLOSE, WF4 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.5020.00%
Drugs111.660.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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 offences816.520.00%
Other crime47.780.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brier Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Quarry Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1