MILL CHASE CLOSE, WF2 9SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9SN

MILL CHASE CLOSE, WF2 9SN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.77 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9SN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 9SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9SN, encompassing approximately 4412 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 9SN area, explore the WF2 9SN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF2 9SN area, visit the WF2 9SN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF2 9SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Homestead Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Moorhouse Crescent with total crimes: 6

MILL CHASE CLOSE, WF2 9SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.7730.77%
Criminal damage and arson67.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.36-25.00%
Public order61.36200.00%
Shoplifting51.3666.67%
Other theft51.130.00%
Burglary41.13-20.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.60-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour85.89100.00%
Burglary51.8166.67%
Other theft51.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Shoplifting31.13-66.67%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.41-9.38%
Shoplifting96.5728.57%
Other theft62.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-20.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.5477.78%
Public order77.25600.00%
Shoplifting71.59-36.36%
Other theft61.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-20.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.24-53.85%
Shoplifting114.08120.00%
Burglary62.49200.00%
Other theft61.3650.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Drugs41.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.41143.75%
Public order58.8466.67%
Shoplifting51.13-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1366.67%
Other theft41.13-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.65-36.00%
Shoplifting93.63-30.77%
Other theft72.0416.67%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Public order30.68-57.14%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.96-7.41%
Shoplifting135.6730.00%
Public order72.95600.00%
Other theft61.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-50.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.6942.11%
Shoplifting106.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.88-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson64.31-25.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Shoplifting40.91-63.64%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Drugs20.68-71.43%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.3618.52%
Shoplifting117.25-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.49-46.67%
Drugs71.810.00%
Public order61.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Other theft40.91-33.33%
Other crime20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.120.00%
Shoplifting123.400.00%
Burglary72.720.00%
Drugs71.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.590.00%
Public order61.360.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202426
June 202429
May 202432
April 202418
March 202439
February 202416
January 202425
December 202327
November 202319
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 20234
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 9SN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Homestead Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Manor Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Farne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Westgate End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Park Grove Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Plumpton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Denhale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1