BIRCHEN AVENUE, WF5 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8HT

BIRCHEN AVENUE, WF5 8HT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 169 crimes and a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8HT, encompassing approximately 2375 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilman Post with total crimes: 5
  • West View with total crimes: 3
  • Pildacre Croft with total crimes: 3

BIRCHEN AVENUE, WF5 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.10-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1090.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.000.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In June 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 offences106.73100.00%
Public order34.2150.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.210.00%
Public order22.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-87.50%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.63-33.33%
Public order21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.31200.00%
Burglary52.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0525.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.21-55.56%
Public order31.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0012.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.79300.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.470.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20248
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202419
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20245
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 8HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wilman Post
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West View
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pildacre Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Pildacre Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Constable Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Westfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Headlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wells Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B6128
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wilman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pildacre Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1