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 July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton crime rate of 8.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Witmore Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hutton Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Edna Street 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 July 2025 the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 8.67 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton)CrimesRank (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton)CrimesRank (Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Airedale and Ferry Fryston184 112,427 102,489 7
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Featherstone219 82,598 82,384 9
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Normanton170 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South142 161,563 171,407 19
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 663 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202545
May 202555
April 202551
March 202572
February 202552
January 202559
December 202451
November 202462
October 202464
September 202457
August 202439

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 202521
April 202515
March 202535
February 202516
January 20255
December 20248
November 202418
October 202418
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 202519
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

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

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

1. Witmore Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Hutton Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Edna Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Beech Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
5. Dorman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Brookside Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Field Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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