MILL LANE, WF4 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2AL

MILL LANE, WF4 2AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.17 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2AL, encompassing approximately 1232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brier Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Wintersett Close with total crimes: 2

MILL LANE, WF4 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.24-76.92%
Public order32.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.04-18.75%
Other theft210.550.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.0477.78%
Public order312.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.04-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.06200.00%
Public order22.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4111.11%
Public order38.11-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Other theft12.43-50.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.9628.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.3075.00%
Public order75.68600.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.680.00%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.1716.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.68100.00%
Shoplifting23.240.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences912.9828.57%
Public order27.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences79.73-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson35.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.550.00%
Vehicle crime28.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202416
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brier Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Wintersett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hemmingway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Quarry Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1