MILNES AVENUE, WF2 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8QH

MILNES AVENUE, WF2 8QH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8QH, encompassing approximately 1702 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Thornes Moor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fairway View with total crimes: 2

MILNES AVENUE, WF2 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.58-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-25.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.5333.33%
Vehicle crime12.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.58-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9957.14%
Other crime16.460.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.05-12.50%
Public order34.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64-20.00%
Public order34.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.9342.86%
Public order55.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.11200.00%
Public order11.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.23300.00%
Public order32.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.81-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.940.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Public order21.18-66.67%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.86-10.00%
Public order65.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.530.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.930.00%
Vehicle crime45.880.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornes Moor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fairway View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Gill Sike Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Troon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Thornes Moor Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Gill Sike Bungalows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B6475
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Esther Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1