Crime Rate in Hemsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemsworth

The total recorded crimes in Hemsworth, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemsworth crime rate of 19.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (19.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hemsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bullenshaw Road with total crimes: 27
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 25
  • Waterpark View with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Hemsworth has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 19.20 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemsworth)CrimesRank (Hemsworth)CrimesRank (Hemsworth)
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
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
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
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

Hemsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202536
March 202522
February 202516
January 202524
December 202411
November 202439
October 202437
September 202412
August 202419
July 202420
June 202446
May 202430

A total of 1066 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202571
March 202581
February 202571
January 202563
December 202475
November 202496
October 202476
September 202476
August 202465
July 2024100
June 2024128
May 202479

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202514
February 202518
January 202510
December 202411
November 202431
October 202417
September 202419
August 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202515
February 202516
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202419
September 202411
August 202411
July 202423
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 202522
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 202414
July 202414
June 202426
May 202426

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hemsworth in May 2025

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

1. Bullenshaw Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Waterpark View (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Springstone Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Meadow Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
6. Tombridge Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Park View (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lavender Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hall Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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