RICHMOND ROAD, WF9 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1JG

RICHMOND ROAD, WF9 1JG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1JG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1JG, encompassing approximately 1501 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Rowlands Avenue with total crimes: 1

RICHMOND ROAD, WF9 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.99-50.00%
Burglary32.66200.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-33.33%
Other theft11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences810.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.33-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Burglary11.33-80.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1122.65-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences107.33-16.67%
Burglary56.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.66100.00%
Other theft27.99100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.9944.44%
Violence and sexual offences68.6620.00%
Public order24.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.32125.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.00-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.9971.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.99300.00%
Burglary32.660.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.66-12.50%
Burglary34.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.33300.00%
Burglary32.660.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.33-55.56%
Burglary32.66200.00%
Other theft22.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences911.33200.00%
Other theft36.000.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.000.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 202411
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 1JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. First Avenue
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Rowlands Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Jans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Quarry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tower Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1