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

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JE

MONKHILL AVENUE, WF8 1JE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JE 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 1JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1JE, encompassing approximately 2865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF8 1JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 5
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3

MONKHILL AVENUE, WF8 1JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.63-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.84-25.00%
Public order12.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.5241.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.93-46.67%
Public order32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.56-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour125.249.09%
Public order34.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.266.25%
Anti-social behaviour115.93450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.98-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour25.58-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0354.55%
Anti-social behaviour35.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2410.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9811.11%
Other crime33.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6312.50%
Public order43.14300.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.7950.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202415
June 202417
May 202416
April 202417
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 1JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1