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 March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horbury and South Ossett crime rate of 3.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-4.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Horbury and South Ossett Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 6
  • Sunroyd Hill with total crimes: 6
  • East Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Horbury and South Ossett has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 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.

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
Hemsworth170 122,255 112,417 8
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
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

Horbury and South Ossett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 750 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412
July 20245
June 202424
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Horbury and South Ossett in March 2025

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

1. The Sycamores (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sunroyd Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
3. East Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Berry Lane (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Shutt (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. North Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broad Cut Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B6128 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Leonard'S Yard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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