Ward · WakefieldUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
Street-level crime hotspots for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward in Wakefield.
Crime Rate
67.0
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#6
of 21 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-11.0%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
11 On or near Cricketers Close
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 4 Other crime: 1
2
8 On or near Hutton Drive
Public order: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 2
3
5 On or near Smeaton Road
Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other crime: 1
4
4 On or near Edna Street
Shoplifting: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2
5
2 On or near Walton Wood Mews
Other theft: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →