RYDAL DRIVE, WF2 9HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9HJ

RYDAL DRIVE, WF2 9HJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.36 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9HJ 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 9HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9HJ, encompassing approximately 3859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 9HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Gibson Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Langdale Drive with total crimes: 5

RYDAL DRIVE, WF2 9HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.3638.89%
Shoplifting126.48300.00%
Public order83.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Drugs51.30150.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.6683.33%
Public order42.850.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78-57.14%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.9950.00%
Shoplifting77.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.81200.00%
Other theft41.55300.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.62-33.33%
Shoplifting84.66166.67%
Public order42.07-20.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-83.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.0680.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.00200.00%
Public order53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Shoplifting31.30-50.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.36-44.44%
Shoplifting63.8920.00%
Public order51.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-66.67%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.84145.45%
Criminal damage and arson97.00200.00%
Public order82.3314.29%
Shoplifting52.070.00%
Other theft51.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30100.00%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1110.00%
Public order72.85133.33%
Shoplifting51.81400.00%
Drugs41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.03-47.37%
Other theft42.5933.33%
Public order31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-57.14%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.40-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour74.92600.00%
Shoplifting51.81400.00%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Other theft30.78-57.14%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.9937.50%
Other theft78.55250.00%
Public order41.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-87.50%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.774.35%
Shoplifting86.2214.29%
Vehicle crime52.07400.00%
Public order41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.510.00%
Shoplifting75.960.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20246
April 20242
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202418
May 202427
April 202418
March 202427
February 202415
January 202427
December 202311
November 202310
October 202319
September 202333
August 202324
July 202323

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 9HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gibson Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Langdale Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Flanshaw Grove
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Acute Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harrap Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tyrrell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Heddle Rise
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Derwent Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rydal Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Peacock Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blakeley Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Flanshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hazel Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Peacock Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gentian Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eastwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1