Ward · WakefieldUpdated March 2026Source: Police.ukfilter_list Shoplifting
Crime Hotspots in Altofts and Whitwood
Street-level crime hotspots for Altofts and Whitwood ward in Wakefield. Showing Shoplifting incidents only.
Crime Rate
60.1
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#3
of 21 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+50.0%
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 3 locationsShoplifting Hotspots
1
8 On or near Shopping Area
2
1 On or near Pauline Mews
3
1 On or near Albion Street
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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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →