Crime Rate in Wakefield West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield West

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield West, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield West crime rate of 8.40 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 West, encompassing approximately 28,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (127) incidents (47.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wakefield West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobb Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Lawefield Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Calder Island Way with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wakefield West?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield West reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 3,053 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wakefield West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wakefield West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,284 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wakefield West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wakefield West has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 8.40 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield West crimes were 3,053. The crime rate of Wakefield West in 2024 was 108.24 (year) or 9.02 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield West were around 3,284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.43 (year) or 9.70 (month) ranking 4 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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (127 incidents) and then Other theft 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 86 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 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 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (190 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 202586
January 202590
December 202486
November 202495
October 2024103
September 202490
August 202488
July 202493
June 2024190
May 202483
April 202478
March 2024111

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202414
October 202412
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202424
May 20245
April 20249
March 202415

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202412
October 202417
September 202427
August 202432
July 202425
June 202442
May 202437
April 202421
March 202428

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202523
January 202524
December 202421
November 202423
October 202415
September 202414
August 202428
July 202422
June 202448
May 202428
April 202419
March 202429

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246

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 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202421
October 202425
September 202422
August 202416
July 202417
June 202432
May 202419
April 202422
March 202431

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 202519
December 202418
November 202428
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426
July 202421
June 202446
May 202423
April 202440
March 202422

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202420
July 202420
June 202440
May 202413
April 202418
March 202421

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
October 20246
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

High Crime Locations Wakefield West in March 2025

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

1. Cobb Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Lawefield Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Calder Island Way (Map)
Total9
Other theft9
4. Whinney Moor Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
5. Cedar View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Gissing Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Roundwood Rise (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Broadway (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Thornes Moor Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
10. Waterton Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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