MONKHILL AVENUE, WF8 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JB

MONKHILL AVENUE, WF8 1JB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JB 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 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1JB, encompassing approximately 3229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 1JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3
  • De Lacy Way with total crimes: 2

MONKHILL AVENUE, WF8 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.88-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.1750.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.98-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.4133.33%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In July 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 offences167.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9550.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.74-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.435.88%
Other theft25.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0530.77%
Anti-social behaviour25.26100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.5718.18%
Vehicle crime14.03-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4357.14%
Other crime33.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

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 offences75.570.00%
Public order42.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24100.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences74.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.72-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.36225.00%
Public order44.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 202417
March 202413
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
August 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 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 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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