Overall crime rate on The Balk in Wakefield near WF2 6JS is 81% lower than average overall crime rate in Wakefield and 82% lower than national overall crime level. Violent crime rate is 75% lower than Wakefield average and 71% lower than national average. Property crime rate is 85% lower than Wakefield property crime rate and 89% lower than national average. Public order crime level is 82% lower than Wakefield average and 86% lower than national average. Level of crimes connected with drugs and guns is 93% lower than Wakefield average and 93% lower than national average.
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Crime Index Comparing to National Average

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.18
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.11
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.14
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.29
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.07

Crime Index Comparing to Wakefield

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.19
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.15
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.18
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.25
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.07
The Crime Rate Index shows how crime levels in WF2 6JS postcode area compare to the national and city average.
Crime Rate Index 1.0 equals average, 2.0 equals double, 0.5 equals half etc.

List of Crimes Near WF2 6JS

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Manor Road461 yd
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Crescent547 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Walton Locks328 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Beech Croft233 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Manor Road461 yd
2023-12Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Common Lane349 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodfield Park349 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Copper Beech Court250 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Copper Beech Court250 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Waterton Close82 yd
2023-10Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Grove375 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kendal Rise296 yd
2023-10Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Kendal Rise296 yd
2023-10DrugsUnder investigationOn or near Woodfield Park349 yd
2023-10ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-10Theft from the personUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Grove Crescent406 yd
2023-09Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Shay Lane328 yd
2023-09Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Shay Lane328 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Stables336 yd
2023-09Public orderUnder investigationOn or near The Stables336 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Shay Lane328 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-08Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Grove375 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Spurr Grove400 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Spurr Grove400 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Oak Tree Meadow332 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Walton Locks328 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Buttermere Croft195 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Grove375 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Greenside370 yd
2023-06Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Stables336 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near The Stables336 yd
2023-06Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Common Lane349 yd
2023-06Vehicle crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Shay Lane328 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Scholars Court364 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Scholars Court364 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Grove Crescent406 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near School Lane304 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kendal Rise296 yd
2023-05BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Manor Road461 yd
2023-05Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Balk422 yd
2023-05Other crimeStatus update unavailableOn or near Common Lane349 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodfield Park349 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Shay Lane328 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesStatus update unavailableOn or near Walton Locks328 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Grove Crescent406 yd
2023-04Public orderCourt result unavailableOn or near Woodfield Park349 yd
2023-04Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Copper Beech Court250 yd
2023-04Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Walton Locks328 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Ambleside Drive170 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesStatus update unavailableOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Buttermere Croft195 yd
2023-03Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Crescent547 yd
2023-02Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Manor Road461 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-02Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Stables336 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Manor Road461 yd
2023-02BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Buttermere Croft195 yd
2023-02Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Copper Beech Court250 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Ambleside Drive170 yd
2023-01Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Shay Lane328 yd
2023-01Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Balk422 yd
2023-01Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Balk422 yd
2023-01Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cherry Tree Drive493 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Ambleside Drive170 yd
Crime statistics are usually delayed by 2-3 months.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Type (Last 12 Months)

Violence And Sexual Offences 39
Public Order 12
Other Theft 5
Burglary 4
Vehicle Crime 4
Criminal Damage And Arson 3
Anti Social Behaviour 1
Drugs 1
Shoplifting 1
Theft From The Person 1
Other Crime 1
Possession Of Weapons 0
Bicycle Theft 0
Robbery 0
Violent Crime 0
Public Disorder And Weapons 0
Sum 72

Crime Over Time in WF2 6JS and Wakefield

The chart above displays the percentage distribution of crime types over the years near The Balk, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6JS. It enables you to identify the most common crime in your area and track changes in crime trends over time.

See Also

The Balk, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6JS Full Report