Crime Rate in Wakefield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield South

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield South, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield South crime rate of 11.89 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 South, encompassing approximately 17,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (5.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Wakefield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Sparable Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Brook Crescent with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wakefield South?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield South reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 2,492 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wakefield South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Wakefield South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 2,337 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wakefield South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wakefield South has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 11.89 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield South crimes were 2,492. The crime rate of Wakefield South in 2024 was 141.72 (year) or 11.81 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield South were around 2,337 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.90 (year) or 11.08 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield South)CrimesRank (Wakefield South)CrimesRank (Wakefield South)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
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
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 South 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 93 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202515
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202422
September 20248
August 202421

A total of 987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202588
May 202588
April 202594
March 202585
February 202568
January 202581
December 202488
November 202480
October 202472
September 202459
August 202491

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20254
April 20252
March 202522
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 20256
January 202518
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 202516
December 202413
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202530
May 202518
April 202516
March 202524
February 202516
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202420
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202515
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20258
April 202515
March 202514
February 202519
January 202517
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
January 20252
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wakefield South in July 2025

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

1. Charles Avenue (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Sparable Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brook Crescent (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Frederick Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Wharncliffe Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fall Ings Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Round Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Standbridge Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Pinfold Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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