Crime Rate in Stanley and Outwood East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley and Outwood East

The total recorded crimes in Stanley and Outwood East, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley and Outwood East crime rate of 4.88 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 Stanley and Outwood East, encompassing approximately 29,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-1.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Stanley and Outwood East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tuke Grove with total crimes: 20
  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Bottom Boat Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stanley and Outwood East?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Stanley and Outwood East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1707 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stanley and Outwood East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Stanley and Outwood East had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,722 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stanley and Outwood East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanley and Outwood East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stanley and Outwood East has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Stanley and Outwood East crimes were 1,707. The crime rate of Stanley and Outwood East in 2024 was 57.88 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanley and Outwood East were around 1,722 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.39 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanley and Outwood East)CrimesRank (Stanley and Outwood East)CrimesRank (Stanley and Outwood East)
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
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
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

Stanley and Outwood East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202512
February 202511
January 20256
December 202418
November 20249
October 202415
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20256
February 202516
January 202511
December 202410
November 202415
October 202410
September 202414
August 202419
July 202421
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202581
March 202583
February 202561
January 202572
December 202468
November 202452
October 202462
September 202470
August 202461
July 202473
June 2024106
May 202475

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 202410
July 202424
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202518
February 20257
January 20258
December 202418
November 202413
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 202412
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stanley and Outwood East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stanley and Outwood East postcode area is presented below.

1. Tuke Grove (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Wicket Drive (Map)
Total12
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
3. Bottom Boat Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Riverdale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Newmarket Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Virginia Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. East Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Auty Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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