MONKHILL DRIVE, WF8 1JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JA

MONKHILL DRIVE, WF8 1JA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1JA, encompassing approximately 3079 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 1JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 4
  • Robin Close with total crimes: 3

MONKHILL DRIVE, WF8 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.42-15.79%
Other theft45.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-60.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3918.75%
Criminal damage and arson56.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.770.00%
Other theft35.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Public order20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0923.08%
Anti-social behaviour35.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.498.33%
Public order24.22100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4471.43%
Other crime33.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.840.00%
Public order42.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30100.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.25-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.09250.00%
Public order34.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-69.23%
Public order41.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.220.00%
Other theft51.620.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order10.65-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.740.00%
Public order54.220.00%
Other theft51.620.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202419
May 202416
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314
September 20234
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 1JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fox Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Robin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Deans Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mill Dam Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Monkhill Mount
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Helens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Beech Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Castle Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairfax Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Butts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1