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

Overview of Crime in WF8 4JQ

MILL HILL LANE, WF8 4JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4JQ, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 4JQ area, explore the WF8 4JQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4JQ 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
  • Banks Avenue with total crimes: 2

MILL HILL LANE, WF8 4JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.29-11.11%
Other crime22.640.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.620.00%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences96.28-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9833.33%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.940.00%
Other theft43.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.93-9.09%
Burglary63.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.95-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.6433.33%
Robbery21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2736.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.960.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.64-50.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.61-16.67%
Burglary23.31100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.94140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.28-50.00%
Other theft41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.260.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 202415
February 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 202312
October 20235
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4JQ 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. Banks Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kings Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1