MILL HILL LANE, WF8 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4JL

MILL HILL LANE, WF8 4JL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4JL 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 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4JL, encompassing approximately 2873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

MILL HILL LANE, WF8 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6640.00%
Other crime24.870.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6142.86%
Vehicle crime33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.22-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.96-18.18%
Other theft33.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.40-8.33%
Burglary63.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.92-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson44.1833.33%
Robbery11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0530.77%
Criminal damage and arson35.9250.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3130.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.87-16.67%
Drugs13.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.66140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.26-37.50%
Other theft31.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 202412
March 202417
February 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chantry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Pine Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1