MILLFIELD CRESCENT, WF8 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4LU

MILLFIELD CRESCENT, WF8 4LU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4LU, encompassing approximately 2295 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Ackworth Road with total crimes: 1

MILLFIELD CRESCENT, WF8 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.92200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3633.33%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.79150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-50.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4950.00%
Burglary22.61100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-42.86%
Public order21.740.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7940.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7966.67%
Burglary32.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.05-62.50%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.36300.00%
Burglary13.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.61-60.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.97150.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.610.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
July 20232

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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lancaster Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Ackworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1