BARNSLEY ROAD, WF9 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 3AY

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF9 3AY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.33 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3AY, encompassing approximately 1656 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF9 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Close with total crimes: 10
  • Clock Row Grove with total crimes: 5
  • New Street with total crimes: 3

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF9 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.05-14.29%
Burglary53.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0233.33%
Public order22.41-50.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.73-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour77.24133.33%
Burglary44.23300.00%
Public order42.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.0930.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Burglary11.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.04200.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.86-14.29%
Public order37.240.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.45133.33%
Burglary44.2333.33%
Vehicle crime22.41-33.33%
Other theft11.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.69-57.89%
Burglary34.8350.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.1111.76%
Burglary211.470.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.13-5.56%
Public order410.260.00%
Other theft32.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.86300.00%
Public order42.41-20.00%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.90-29.41%
Public order57.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.500.00%
Public order510.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 202413
May 202410
April 202412
March 202414
February 20248
January 202419
December 202317
November 202318
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 3AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Clock Row Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Barnsley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Crown Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Minsthorpe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Powell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Emily Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bracken Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clock Row Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ings Holt
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northagh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1