YO42 2WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO42 2WJ

YO42 2WJ, East Riding of Yorkshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This YO42 2WJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO42 postcode area, which has experienced 39 crimes and a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO42 2WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO42 2WJ, encompassing approximately 1469 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the YO42 2WJ area, explore the YO42 2WJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

YO42 2WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkgate with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2

YO42 2WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.93250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.76-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson24.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In August 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 offences1317.0118.18%
Criminal damage and arson38.85200.00%
Other theft32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Shoplifting21.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.69-15.38%
Shoplifting57.48400.00%
Possession of weapons33.400.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Burglary11.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.6930.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.8566.67%
Burglary23.40100.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Shoplifting11.36-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.29-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson36.800.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Shoplifting21.36-33.33%
Burglary11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.6916.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.5350.00%
Shoplifting32.04-25.00%
Public order22.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.339.09%
Shoplifting48.17-33.33%
Public order32.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-66.67%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.73-26.67%
Shoplifting67.48500.00%
Public order44.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Other crime22.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.0115.38%
Anti-social behaviour310.21-66.67%
Public order32.04200.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.0944.44%
Anti-social behaviour98.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.12150.00%
Shoplifting23.40100.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.25-18.18%
Public order26.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-71.43%
Other theft11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.73175.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.4475.00%
Public order14.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 202414
March 202412
February 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO42 2WJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Kirkgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Church Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Edward Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Willow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kirkland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1