MILTON ROAD, WF2 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8AD

MILTON ROAD, WF2 8AD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.92 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8AD 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 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8AD, encompassing approximately 2215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF2 8AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gissing Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cedar View with total crimes: 7
  • Gloucester Place with total crimes: 7

MILTON ROAD, WF2 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.9293.33%
Public order713.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-20.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Drugs10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.1515.38%
Criminal damage and arson56.770.00%
Other theft42.26-20.00%
Burglary31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-66.67%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1319.86-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour95.870.00%
Other theft54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2666.67%
Public order42.26300.00%
Other crime31.81-25.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.60-54.29%
Anti-social behaviour97.2250.00%
Drugs44.06100.00%
Other crime41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Public order11.35-87.50%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.6329.63%
Public order815.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.6668.75%
Anti-social behaviour812.19300.00%
Public order43.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.09-23.81%
Other crime37.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.54-4.55%
Other theft49.4833.33%
Public order21.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-77.78%
Drugs10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.764.76%
Anti-social behaviour99.93-25.00%
Public order44.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.31-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour129.48500.00%
Public order65.42200.00%
Other theft22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.6637.50%
Criminal damage and arson414.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-77.78%
Burglary20.900.00%
Public order20.90-75.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.8328.57%
Public order84.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.610.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.160.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202415
May 202413
April 202416
March 202435
February 202427
January 202416
December 202321
November 202322
October 202321
September 202333
August 202324
July 202324

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 202312
September 20232
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
August 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gissing Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cedar View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gloucester Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Gargrave Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dacre Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Snapethorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cotton Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benjamin Sykes Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Milton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. School Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightingale Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bobbin Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St James Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1