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 July 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Elmsall and South Kirkby crime rate of 10.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (1.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
South Elmsall and South Kirkby Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Millars Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Wakefield.

    • 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 areas in the Wakefield.

  • 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 July 2025 the South Elmsall and South Kirkby has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 10.16 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Elmsall and South Kirkby)CrimesRank (South Elmsall and South Kirkby)CrimesRank (South Elmsall and South Kirkby)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Airedale and Ferry Fryston184 112,427 102,489 7
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Featherstone219 82,598 82,384 9
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Normanton170 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South142 161,563 171,407 19
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

South Elmsall and South Kirkby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 202519
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202520
April 202512
March 202514
February 20254
January 202517
December 202419
November 202415
October 202418
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 202512
April 202510
March 202516
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 1074 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 202596
May 2025119
April 202585
March 202573
February 202577
January 202565
December 202479
November 202496
October 202493
September 202497
August 202497

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202519
May 202515
April 202517
March 202510
February 202510
January 202515
December 202415
November 202419
October 202423
September 202431
August 202422

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202519
May 202516
April 202530
March 202512
February 202515
January 202534
December 202417
November 202419
October 202428
September 202423
August 202423

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 202415
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 20259
April 202518
March 20257
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202416
October 202422
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202518
May 202512
April 202534
March 202521
February 202516
January 202552
December 202423
November 202421
October 202431
September 202411
August 202430

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Elmsall and South Kirkby in July 2025

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

1. North Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
2. Millars Walk (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ings Close (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wesley Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hemsworth Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
7. Holmsley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Saxon Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Albion Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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