Ward · WakefieldUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Wakefield West
Street-level crime hotspots for Wakefield West ward in Wakefield.
Crime Rate
133.7
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#16
of 21 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+27.2%
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
25 On or near Petrol Station
Shoplifting: 24 Drugs: 1
2
15 On or near Lawefield Way
Violence and sexual offences: 12 Criminal damage and arson: 2 Other crime: 1
3
8 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 7 Bicycle theft: 1
4
8 On or near School Crescent
Anti-social behaviour: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 2
5
5 On or near Lawefield Lane
Criminal damage and arson: 5
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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 →