Crime Rate in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

The total recorded crimes in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton crime rate of 12.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton, encompassing approximately 13,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Edna Street with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton?

To understand the safety of Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton, we need to analyze Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1831 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,614 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 12.49 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton crimes were 1,831. The crime rate of Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in 2024 was 132.24 (year) or 11.02 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton were around 1,614 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.56 (year) or 9.71 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)
Wakefield East385 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton399 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North323 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North240 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West237 53,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby177 103,142 53,171 6
Normanton226 62,252 122,286 12
Airedale and Ferry Fryston154 132,427 102,489 7
Knottingley191 92,666 72,298 11
Featherstone217 72,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth170 122,255 112,417 8
Wakefield South196 82,492 92,337 10
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West146 151,694 151,737 13
Stanley and Outwood East148 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett112 181,549 181,717 15
Altofts and Whitwood119 161,622 161,648 16
Pontefract South106 191,563 171,407 19
Wakefield Rural113 171,394 201,395 20
Horbury and South Ossett89 201,445 191,469 18
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202516
January 20255
December 20248
November 202418
October 202418
September 202412
August 202417
July 202422
June 202454
May 202430
April 202431
March 202426

A total of 774 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202552
January 202559
December 202451
November 202462
October 202464
September 202457
August 202439
July 202448
June 2024120
May 202455
April 202453
March 202442

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 202415
August 202418
July 202417
June 202424
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 202415
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202519
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20246
July 202414
June 202434
May 202411
April 202422
March 202417

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247
April 202414
March 202413

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202424
May 202410
April 202411
March 202414

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202428
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton postcode area is presented below.

1. Edna Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Victoria Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Wrangbrook Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Beverley Garth (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Cricketers Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Lo Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Haddon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Rosedale Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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