Crime Rate in Ossett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ossett

The total recorded crimes in Ossett, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ossett crime rate of 4.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
Ossett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 9
  • Cross Keys with total crimes: 6
  • Bridle Place with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Wakefield.

    • 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 areas in the Wakefield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ossett has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ossett)CrimesRank (Ossett)CrimesRank (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
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

Ossett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202514
February 202511
January 202513
December 20248
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202446
May 20248

A total of 641 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202545
March 202545
February 202543
January 202547
December 202442
November 202440
October 202452
September 202459
August 202440
July 202443
June 202484
May 202452

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202524
March 202515
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 20242
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 202416
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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

High Crime Locations Ossett in May 2025

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

1. Union Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cross Keys (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Bridle Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
4. Moorlands Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
5. Field Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Runtlings Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Greenacres (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Northfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Low Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1

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