RIDGEWAY SQUARE, WF11 0JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 0JY

RIDGEWAY SQUARE, WF11 0JY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This WF11 0JY 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 0JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 0JY, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF11 0JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwood Way with total crimes: 5
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2

RIDGEWAY SQUARE, WF11 0JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.019.09%
Vehicle crime16.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.27266.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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 offences34.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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 offences55.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.2533.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.32200.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.690.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.0750.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.07200.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3212.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0815.38%
Anti-social behaviour48.45100.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.590.00%
Public order97.320.00%
Burglary35.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20238
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
September 20239

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20233

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
July 20241
June 20242
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwood Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cheviot Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1