Crime Rate in Ossett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ossett

The total recorded crimes in Ossett, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ossett crime rate of 3.92 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 Ossett, encompassing approximately 28,575 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Ossett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Swithenbank Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ossett?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Ossett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1549 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ossett recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ossett had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,717 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ossett recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ossett Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ossett has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Ossett crimes were 1,549. The crime rate of Ossett in 2024 was 54.21 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ossett were around 1,717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.09 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking 15 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
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

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 (45 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 642 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202543
January 202547
December 202442
November 202440
October 202452
September 202459
August 202440
July 202443
June 202484
May 202452
April 202449
March 202446

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 20249

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202513
December 20248
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202446
May 20248
April 202424
March 202414

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
April 20249
March 202413

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 20242
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245
June 202418
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 202422
March 202412

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202416
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ossett in March 2025

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

1. Union Street (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Other theft5
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Swithenbank Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Cross Keys (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Littlefield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Broadgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bank Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sunnydale Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Tateley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chidswell Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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