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

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JA

MONKHILL DRIVE, WF8 1JA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 1JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3

MONKHILL DRIVE, WF8 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4410.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5750.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.07-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.2533.33%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

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 theft46.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.300.00%
Public order41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202416
June 202419
May 202416
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Castle Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. The Maltings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Butts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mill Dam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1