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 May 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton crime rate of 9.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (7.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bailey Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Wakefield.

    • 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 areas in the Wakefield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 9.10 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton)CrimesRank (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton)CrimesRank (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Airedale and Ferry Fryston168 112,427 102,489 7
Knottingley218 82,666 72,298 11
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
Normanton158 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 785 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202551
March 202572
February 202552
January 202559
December 202451
November 202462
October 202464
September 202457
August 202439
July 202448
June 2024120
May 202455

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 202415

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202535
February 202516
January 20255
December 20248
November 202418
October 202418
September 202412
August 202417
July 202422
June 202454
May 202430

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 202415
August 202418
July 202417
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 202519
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20246
July 202414
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202424
May 202410

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
May 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 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 1 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

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

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bailey Crescent (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Hutton Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rosedale Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mclaren Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Barnsley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dorman Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Rhyddings Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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