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

Overview of Crime in WF8 1RW

MONKHILL LANE, WF8 1RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1RW 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 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1RW, encompassing approximately 2553 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF8 1RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 9
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3

MONKHILL LANE, WF8 1RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.9618.18%
Violence and sexual offences95.09-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.5250.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5344.44%
Anti-social behaviour115.09450.00%
Vehicle crime34.31200.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences96.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-50.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.260.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35300.00%
Burglary11.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.4866.67%
Public order31.96200.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.520.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.09400.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Public order10.78-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 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
June 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order1
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Robin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Earls Chase
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lords Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lake View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Helens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Waterfall Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Orchard Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Pauls Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1