BARNCROFT CLOSE, WF7 7RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7RW

BARNCROFT CLOSE, WF7 7RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7RW, encompassing approximately 2488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF7 7RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Robinsons View with total crimes: 2
  • Paddock Close with total crimes: 2

BARNCROFT CLOSE, WF7 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23200.00%
Other theft62.41500.00%
Public order32.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.21-33.33%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-83.33%

In June 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 offences66.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.6325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-55.56%
Other theft31.61-25.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences98.4428.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.62300.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2240.00%
Public order32.8150.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In February 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 offences54.82-50.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.03-16.67%
Public order24.020.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.83300.00%
Other theft24.82100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.62-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83400.00%
Burglary24.020.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 20233
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 7RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Robinsons View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bracken Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Madison Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moor Top Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Millfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Keswick View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leigh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1