Crime Rate in Wakefield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield East

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield East, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 354 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield East crime rate of 7.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (139) incidents (-12.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
Wakefield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Parade Street with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Saville Street with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Wakefield.

    • 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 areas in the Wakefield.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wakefield East has recorded 354 crimes with crime rate of 7.92 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield East)CrimesRank (Wakefield East)CrimesRank (Wakefield East)
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
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
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

Wakefield East 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 139 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (159 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (154 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (152 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 20259
April 202520
March 202521
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 223 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202510
May 202513
April 202517
March 202519
February 202521
January 202521
December 202424
November 202420
October 202413
September 202420
August 202420

A total of 1697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025159
May 2025154
April 2025152
March 2025154
February 2025120
January 2025130
December 2024115
November 2024117
October 2024159
September 2024138
August 2024160

A total of 248 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202521
April 202521
March 202522
February 202519
January 202519
December 202422
November 202417
October 202421
September 202425
August 202423

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 259 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202516
April 202529
March 202525
February 202519
January 202521
December 202422
November 202424
October 202420
September 202420
August 202419

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 439 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202535
May 202547
April 202540
March 202538
February 202533
January 202537
December 202424
November 202442
October 202430
September 202446
August 202439

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202531
May 202540
April 202531
March 202527
February 202531
January 202529
December 202428
November 202427
October 202431
September 202430
August 202436

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202516
April 202516
March 202519
February 20259
January 202527
December 20249
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202421

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 520 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202550
May 202539
April 202545
March 202533
February 202541
January 202534
December 202439
November 202450
October 202455
September 202444
August 202462

High Crime Locations Wakefield East in July 2025

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

1. West Parade Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
3. Saville Street (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Arundel Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Westmorland Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Lower Warrengate (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Ings Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Kilnsey Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Malham Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Avison Yard (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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