Crime Rate in Wakefield West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield West

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield West, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield West crime rate of 7.52 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Wakefield West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Victoria Grove with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Wakefield.

    • 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 areas in the Wakefield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wakefield West has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 7.52 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield West)CrimesRank (Wakefield West)CrimesRank (Wakefield West)
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
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
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 1054 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 2025108
March 2025127
February 202586
January 202590
December 202486
November 202495
October 2024103
September 202490
August 202488
July 202493

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202420
July 202420

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
October 20246
September 20244
July 20243

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202526
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202412
October 202417
September 202427
August 202432
July 202425

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202514
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202414
October 202412
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202523
February 202523
January 202524
December 202421
November 202423
October 202415
September 202414
August 202428
July 202422

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202421
October 202425
September 202422
August 202416
July 202417

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202510
February 202513
January 202519
December 202418
November 202428
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426
July 202421

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 202412
July 202410

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243

High Crime Locations Wakefield West in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Victoria Grove (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Bentley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Cobb Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Esther Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
10. Lawefield Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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