BIRKWOOD ROAD, WF6 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2NL

BIRKWOOD ROAD, WF6 2NL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2NL, encompassing approximately 928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hastings Court with total crimes: 1
  • Illingworth Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Garforth Close with total crimes: 1

BIRKWOOD ROAD, WF6 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.080.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.39100.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.47-50.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.16100.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.16-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.390.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

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July 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

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March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232

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

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February 20241
January 20241

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

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February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

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January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hastings Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Garforth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. East View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1