Crime Rate in South Elmsall and South Kirkby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

The total recorded crimes in South Elmsall and South Kirkby, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Elmsall and South Kirkby crime rate of 7.89 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 South Elmsall and South Kirkby, encompassing approximately 22,442 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-5.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
South Elmsall and South Kirkby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Keenan Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is South Elmsall and South Kirkby?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, South Elmsall and South Kirkby reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 3,142 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Elmsall and South Kirkby witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Elmsall and South Kirkby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,171 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Elmsall and South Kirkby witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, South Elmsall and South Kirkby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South Elmsall and South Kirkby Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Elmsall and South Kirkby has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total South Elmsall and South Kirkby crimes were 3,142. The crime rate of South Elmsall and South Kirkby in 2024 was 140.00 (year) or 11.67 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Elmsall and South Kirkby were around 3,171 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.29 (year) or 11.77 (month) ranking 6 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
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
Horbury and South Ossett89 201,445 191,469 18
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

South Elmsall and South Kirkby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (97 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (109 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 20248
August 202415
July 202411
June 202426
May 202413
April 202410
March 202419

A total of 1249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202577
January 202565
December 202479
November 202496
October 202493
September 202497
August 202497
July 202496
June 2024180
May 2024101
April 202486
March 2024109

A total of 267 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 202515
December 202415
November 202419
October 202423
September 202431
August 202422
July 202426
June 202446
May 202413
April 202416
March 202421

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 254 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202416
October 202422
September 202423
August 202424
July 202425
June 202452
May 202428
April 202412
March 202411

A total of 379 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202516
January 202552
December 202423
November 202421
October 202431
September 202411
August 202430
July 202434
June 202436
May 202424
April 202428
March 202452

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 202517
December 202419
November 202415
October 202418
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202430
May 20246
April 202415
March 202410

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202519
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 202416
July 202419
June 202440
May 202417
April 202420
March 202420

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202534
December 202417
November 202419
October 202428
September 202423
August 202423
July 202428
June 202430
May 202418
April 202425
March 202413

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 202415
September 20243
August 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Elmsall and South Kirkby in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Keenan Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. North Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
5. Low Gate (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Springfield Mount (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Harrow Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Common Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Millars Walk (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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