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

Overview of Crime in WF9 3LB

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF9 3LB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.29 per 1,000 population. This WF9 3LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 3LB, encompassing approximately 2087 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northagh Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

BARNSLEY ROAD, WF9 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.29183.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Public order31.9250.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.18-66.67%
Burglary22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-80.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.3338.46%
Vehicle crime58.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Burglary20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.33-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour36.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-57.14%
Shoplifting31.44-62.50%
Public order21.44100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.99144.44%
Shoplifting810.54700.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.83133.33%
Burglary43.35300.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.85-57.14%
Drugs54.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.39200.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.20-4.55%
Drugs310.06200.00%
Public order31.44-40.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.51-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson610.5420.00%
Public order52.8766.67%
Other theft32.39200.00%
Other crime31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.3366.67%
Burglary32.39200.00%
Public order31.44-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Other crime21.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.16-27.27%
Public order87.66166.67%
Other crime43.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-25.00%
Shoplifting31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.6046.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Public order31.920.00%
Other theft31.44-50.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.68-40.00%
Other theft67.18100.00%
Shoplifting62.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.87-40.00%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Burglary21.44-33.33%
Other crime20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-83.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.870.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20246
May 202418
April 202413
March 202422
February 20249
January 202421
December 202322
November 202332
October 202316
September 202322
August 202315
July 202325

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
July 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northagh Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Northfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Church Forge
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. North Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Neville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spring Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beacon View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Northfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carr View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northfield Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lower Northfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hague Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Park Estate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Kings Croft
    Total1
    Shoplifting1