RYECROFT AVENUE, WF4 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2HY

RYECROFT AVENUE, WF4 2HY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2HY, encompassing approximately 1911 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF4 2HY area, explore the WF4 2HY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF4 2HY area, visit the WF4 2HY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 4
  • St James Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 3

RYECROFT AVENUE, WF4 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.55116.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.800.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.14200.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4633.33%
Public order36.28200.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-83.33%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order10.52-80.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1213.609.09%
Public order56.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.62-60.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.60-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.75-37.50%
Other theft32.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.80166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.18-40.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6062.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.85-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson33.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.030.00%
Public order36.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.64-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour46.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09100.00%
Public order42.0933.33%
Theft from the person12.090.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.640.00%
Public order38.370.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beachill Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St James Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ings Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hatfield Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Georges Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hemmingway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lodges Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brooklands Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Hatfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1