Crime Rate in Wakefield Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield Rural

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield Rural, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield Rural crime rate of 10.70 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 Rural, encompassing approximately 10,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Wakefield Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Hall Approach with total crimes: 18
  • Fox Court with total crimes: 8
  • Denby Dale Road West with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wakefield Rural?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1394 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wakefield Rural recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wakefield Rural had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,395 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wakefield Rural recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wakefield Rural has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 10.70 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield Rural crimes were 1,394. The crime rate of Wakefield Rural in 2024 was 132.04 (year) or 11.00 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield Rural were around 1,395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.13 (year) or 11.01 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Horbury and South Ossett89 201,445 191,469 18
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

Wakefield Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 648 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202562
January 202541
December 202434
November 202444
October 202446
September 202452
August 202439
July 202464
June 202498
May 202438
April 202438
March 202444

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202418
July 202426
June 202448
May 202410
April 202416
March 202422

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wakefield Rural in March 2025

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

1. New Hall Approach (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Fox Court (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Denby Dale Road West (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Garden Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Coxley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. The Old Woodyard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Slack Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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