Crime Rate in Wakefield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield East

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield East, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 385 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield East crime rate of 8.61 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 Wakefield East, encompassing approximately 44,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (154) incidents (28.33% increase)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-19.51% decrease)
Wakefield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 15
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 13
  • Arncliffe Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is Wakefield East?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield East reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 4,673 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wakefield East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wakefield East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,976 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wakefield East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wakefield East has recorded 385 crimes with crime rate of 8.61 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield East crimes were 4,673. The crime rate of Wakefield East in 2024 was 104.51 (year) or 8.71 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield East were around 3,976 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.92 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)
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
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

Wakefield East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (154 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (138 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (160 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (218 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (142 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (126 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1850 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 142.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025154
February 2025120
January 2025130
December 2024115
November 2024117
October 2024159
September 2024138
August 2024160
July 2024125
June 2024218
May 2024146
April 2024142
March 2024126

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202533
January 202537
December 202424
November 202442
October 202430
September 202446
August 202439
July 202453
June 202466
May 202443
April 202427
March 202422

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 254 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202521
January 202521
December 202424
November 202420
October 202413
September 202420
August 202420
July 202418
June 202436
May 202411
April 202412
March 202419

A total of 302 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202519
January 202521
December 202422
November 202424
October 202420
September 202420
August 202419
July 202427
June 202430
May 202431
April 202422
March 202422

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202531
January 202529
December 202428
November 202427
October 202431
September 202430
August 202436
July 202426
June 202472
May 202440
April 202428
March 202438

A total of 167 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202424
May 20248
April 202417
March 202414

A total of 278 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202519
January 202519
December 202422
November 202417
October 202421
September 202425
August 202423
July 202417
June 202440
May 202417
April 202419
March 202417

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 202527
December 20249
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202421
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247
April 20248
March 202417

A total of 150 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202432
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414

A total of 673 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202541
January 202534
December 202439
November 202450
October 202455
September 202444
August 202462
July 202461
June 202484
May 202457
April 202451
March 202462

High Crime Locations Wakefield East in March 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Arundel Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Arncliffe Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Ings Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brotherton Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Lower Warrengate (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
10. Saville Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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