RISHWORTH CLOSE, WF2 0SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0SQ

RISHWORTH CLOSE, WF2 0SQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0SQ, encompassing approximately 2504 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Of York Street with total crimes: 4
  • Towlerton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Southfield Close with total crimes: 1

RISHWORTH CLOSE, WF2 0SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences73.59-22.22%
Other theft12.79-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3812.50%
Other theft33.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1814.29%
Public order53.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1940.00%
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-75.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.39700.00%
Burglary23.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.00-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-50.00%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1950.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.38275.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238
August 202315
July 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 0SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duke Of York Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Towlerton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queens Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1