Crime Rate in Wakefield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield South

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield South, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield South crime rate of 10.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-6.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Wakefield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Vaughan Way 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 May 2025 the Wakefield South has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 10.41 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield South)CrimesRank (Wakefield South)CrimesRank (Wakefield South)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Airedale and Ferry Fryston168 112,427 102,489 7
Knottingley218 82,666 72,298 11
Normanton158 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Wakefield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (208 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 1196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202594
March 202585
February 202568
January 202581
December 202488
November 202480
October 202472
September 202459
August 202491
July 202476
June 2024208
May 2024106

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202422
September 20248
August 202421
July 202413
June 202492
May 202424

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202524
February 202516
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202420
September 202412
August 202420
July 202418
June 202452
May 202430

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 20256
January 202518
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 202417
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202514
February 202519
January 202517
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 202413
August 202419
July 20249
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
January 20252
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202522
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Wakefield South in May 2025

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

1. Charles Avenue (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vaughan Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. Knightsway (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Sparable Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Trinity Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fulwood Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Chevet Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Standbridge Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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