Crime Rates at Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DH

Balne Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North , and the 465th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Balne Lane (WF2 0DH) in the last 12 months was 70.2 per 1,000 residents and was 59.2% lower than the Wakefield North average (172.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 47.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Balne Lane (WF2 0DH), the main crime hotspot is near Mulberry Close. Police recorded 149 crimes here, including 105 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.