Ward · WakefieldUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Wakefield South
Street-level crime hotspots for Wakefield South ward in Wakefield.
Crime Rate
134.7
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#17
of 21 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+6.0%
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
9 On or near Sparable Lane
Shoplifting: 6 Public order: 2 Burglary: 1
2
7 On or near Charles Avenue
Anti-social behaviour: 4 Drugs: 1 Vehicle crime: 1
3
5 On or near Anderton Street
Burglary: 5
4
5 On or near Wharncliffe Road
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
4 On or near Hendal Lane
Violence and sexual offences: 4
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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 →