MILLER AVENUE, WF2 7DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7DJ

MILLER AVENUE, WF2 7DJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.79 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7DJ 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 7DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7DJ, encompassing approximately 1819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 7DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford View with total crimes: 3

MILLER AVENUE, WF2 7DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.7936.36%
Criminal damage and arson48.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-50.00%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.65100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.24-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.85500.00%
Public order43.30-50.00%
Other crime22.20100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.7930.77%
Public order89.34700.00%
Drugs34.400.00%
Burglary21.65-33.33%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Other crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.748.33%
Vehicle crime37.150.00%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6450.00%
Drugs46.60300.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In February 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 offences813.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.40200.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.640.00%
Burglary45.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.64-9.09%
Public order45.50300.00%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-71.43%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0922.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.05250.00%
Public order13.85-50.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime54.95400.00%
Burglary32.75-25.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.69100.00%
Burglary49.89300.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.89-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour24.95-60.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Burglary22.750.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202411
May 202417
April 202413
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239
September 202318
August 20239
July 202323

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 7DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brook Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clifford Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clifford View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Duke Of York Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Manygates Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warren Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Castle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Woodcroft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hastings Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hastings Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandal And Agbrigg (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1