Crime Rate in Hemsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemsworth

The total recorded crimes in Hemsworth, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemsworth crime rate of 14.25 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (14.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Hemsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Grange with total crimes: 11
  • Hall Close with total crimes: 11
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hemsworth has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 14.25 ranking 12th 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.

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
Wakefield South196 82,492 92,337 10
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton173 111,831 131,614 17
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

Hemsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , 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 (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202524
December 202411
November 202439
October 202437
September 202412
August 202419
July 202420
June 202446
May 202430
April 202443
March 202430

A total of 1068 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202571
January 202563
December 202475
November 202496
October 202476
September 202476
August 202465
July 2024100
June 2024128
May 202479
April 202477
March 202481

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202510
December 202411
November 202431
October 202417
September 202419
August 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 20249
April 202420
March 202413

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202419
September 202411
August 202411
July 202423
June 202432
May 20249
April 202414
March 202417

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 202416
March 202417

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 202412
March 202410

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246

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 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202522
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 202414
July 202414
June 202426
May 202426
April 202414
March 20245

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Hemsworth in March 2025

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

1. Newton Grange (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Hall Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tombridge Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Forester Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Waterpark View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lilley Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meadow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Meadow Grange (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Farmfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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