Ward · WakefieldUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Wakefield South
Street-level crime hotspots for Wakefield South ward in Wakefield.
Crime Rate
134.0
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#17
of 21 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+25.3%
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 Charles Avenue
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Public order: 2 Drugs: 1
2
8 On or near Supermarket
Anti-social behaviour: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4
3
8 On or near Sports/Recreation Area
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Bicycle theft: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
4 On or near Little Wood Crescent
Violence and sexual offences: 4
5
3 On or near Sparable Lane
Shoplifting: 2 Robbery: 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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →