Crime Rate in Hemsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemsworth

The total recorded crimes in Hemsworth, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemsworth crime rate of 16.85 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 Hemsworth, encompassing approximately 11,926 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
Hemsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tombridge Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Bullenshaw Road with total crimes: 12
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12

How safe is Hemsworth?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Hemsworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 2255 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Hemsworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 2,417 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hemsworth witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Hemsworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hemsworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hemsworth has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 16.85 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Hemsworth crimes were 2,255. The crime rate of Hemsworth in 2024 was 189.07 (year) or 15.76 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hemsworth were around 2,417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 202.65 (year) or 16.89 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemsworth)CrimesRank (Hemsworth)CrimesRank (Hemsworth)
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
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
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
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

Hemsworth 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 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202513
May 202523
April 202514
March 202515
February 202516
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202419
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 931 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202576
May 202585
April 202571
March 202581
February 202571
January 202563
December 202475
November 202496
October 202476
September 202476
August 202465

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202524
April 202516
March 202514
February 202518
January 202510
December 202411
November 202431
October 202417
September 202419
August 20249

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202524
May 202549
April 202536
March 202522
February 202516
January 202524
December 202411
November 202439
October 202437
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 202522
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hemsworth in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hemsworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Tombridge Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Bullenshaw Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Fitzwilliam Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Hall Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order2
6. Newstead Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chantry Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. King Edward Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
9. High Well Hill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Upper Hatfield Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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