THE RIDGEWAY, WF11 0JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 0JS

THE RIDGEWAY, WF11 0JS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This WF11 0JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 0JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 0JS, encompassing approximately 1429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF11 0JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, WF11 0JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.700.00%
Vehicle crime17.000.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.19233.33%
Anti-social behaviour17.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.20-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.69160.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.09-33.33%
Other theft21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.20200.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Public order10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson14.200.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.79100.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%

In September 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 offences1219.590.00%
Public order58.390.00%
Burglary33.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20243
June 202413
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 0JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Morley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Oakfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1