MONKHILL LANE, WF8 1JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JD

MONKHILL LANE, WF8 1JD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JD 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 1JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1JD, encompassing approximately 3151 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF8 1JD 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 LANE, WF8 1JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences138.88-13.33%
Public order44.120.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.93-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.760.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

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 offences166.986.67%
Other theft35.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5725.00%
Other theft54.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.359.09%
Public order23.81100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9357.14%
Vehicle crime43.490.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

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 offences76.030.00%
Public order42.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.22100.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.7633.33%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.66-33.33%
Other theft41.900.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order10.63-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.300.00%
Public order52.860.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202415
May 202416
April 202415
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
August 20232

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 1JD 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. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Harvest Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Dam Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monkhill Mount
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Helens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Beech Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willow Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fairfax Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1