Crime Rate in Wakefield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield North

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield North, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 323 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield North crime rate of 6.02 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 North, encompassing approximately 53,643 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (51.04% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
Wakefield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 18
  • Blakeley Grove with total crimes: 17
  • Carter Street with total crimes: 17

How safe is Wakefield North?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield North reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 4,023 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wakefield North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wakefield North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,494 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wakefield North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wakefield North has recorded 323 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield North crimes were 4,023. The crime rate of Wakefield North in 2024 was 74.99 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield North were around 3,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.13 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking 2 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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (145 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 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 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (127 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (152 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (254 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (154 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 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 (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202514
January 202520
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202425
August 202423
July 202429
June 202454
May 202427
April 202421
March 202437

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20254
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410
July 202415
June 202426
May 202413
April 20247
March 202411

A total of 1732 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025145
February 202596
January 202587
December 2024108
November 2024127
October 2024133
September 2024152
August 2024115
July 2024125
June 2024254
May 2024154
April 2024110
March 2024126

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202516
January 202513
December 202420
November 202412
October 202418
September 202418
August 202417
July 202430
June 202424
May 202414
April 20249
March 202423

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 190 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 202421
November 202410
October 202417
September 202417
August 202419
July 202411
June 202430
May 20248
April 202413
March 202418

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

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 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 20253
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 202424
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 368 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202512
January 202526
December 202424
November 202430
October 202426
September 202429
August 202429
July 202440
June 202438
May 202432
April 202426
March 202433

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202533
January 202547
December 202436
November 202449
October 202431
September 202433
August 202448
July 202437
June 202440
May 202432
April 202445
March 202450

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202425
November 202425
October 202422
September 202420
August 202420
July 202416
June 202440
May 202420
April 202422
March 202419

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 202415
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 202410
June 202426
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242

High Crime Locations Wakefield North in March 2025

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

1. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total18
Other crime9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Blakeley Grove (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Carter Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Bank Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Albion Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Corbett Drive (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
9. Cross Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Lindsay Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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