Crime Rate in Horbury and South Ossett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horbury and South Ossett

The total recorded crimes in Horbury and South Ossett, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horbury and South Ossett crime rate of 4.92 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 Horbury and South Ossett, encompassing approximately 25,227 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (7.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Horbury and South Ossett Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Shutt with total crimes: 7
  • B6128 with total crimes: 7
  • Sunroyd Hill with total crimes: 6

How safe is Horbury and South Ossett?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Horbury and South Ossett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1445 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Horbury and South Ossett recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Horbury and South Ossett had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,469 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horbury and South Ossett recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horbury and South Ossett Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horbury and South Ossett has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Horbury and South Ossett crimes were 1,445. The crime rate of Horbury and South Ossett in 2024 was 57.28 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horbury and South Ossett were around 1,469 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.23 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horbury and South Ossett)CrimesRank (Horbury and South Ossett)CrimesRank (Horbury and South Ossett)
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
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
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Horbury and South Ossett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202555
March 202543
February 202545
January 202546
December 202453
November 202466
October 202444
September 202474
August 202452
July 202465
June 2024142
May 202455

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244
July 20247
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412
July 20245
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 202514
December 202417
November 20247
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 202416
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Horbury and South Ossett in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horbury and South Ossett postcode area is presented below.

1. The Shutt (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. B6128 (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sunroyd Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Berry Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. East Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Park Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. North Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. The Sycamores (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ken Churchill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Walker Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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