RUSKIN AVENUE, WF1 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2BG

RUSKIN AVENUE, WF1 2BG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2BG, encompassing approximately 1676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Way with total crimes: 2
  • Noble Road with total crimes: 2
  • Millfield Place with total crimes: 1

RUSKIN AVENUE, WF1 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.16-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour34.170.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.95116.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.750.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9620.00%
Other crime13.580.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5442.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.960.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3514.29%
Public order34.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9640.00%
Other theft14.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.17-28.57%
Burglary12.980.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.37-30.00%
Other crime14.17-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.950.00%
Other crime25.96100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.960.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duke Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Noble Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Westminster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stockbridge Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Barnes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1