Crime Rate in Wakefield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield East

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield East, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 391 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield East crime rate of 8.74 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 East, encompassing approximately 44,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (154) incidents (1.32% increase)
  • Public order: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
Wakefield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 13

How safe is Wakefield East?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield East reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 4,673 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wakefield East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Wakefield East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,976 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wakefield East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wakefield East has recorded 391 crimes with crime rate of 8.74 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield East crimes were 4,673. The crime rate of Wakefield East in 2024 was 104.51 (year) or 8.71 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield East were around 3,976 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.92 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield East)CrimesRank (Wakefield East)CrimesRank (Wakefield East)
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (154 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (152 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (154 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (138 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (160 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (218 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1888 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 145.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025154
April 2025152
March 2025154
February 2025120
January 2025130
December 2024115
November 2024117
October 2024159
September 2024138
August 2024160
July 2024125
June 2024218
May 2024146

A total of 538 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202540
March 202538
February 202533
January 202537
December 202424
November 202442
October 202430
September 202446
August 202439
July 202453
June 202466
May 202443

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202531
March 202527
February 202531
January 202529
December 202428
November 202427
October 202431
September 202430
August 202436
July 202426
June 202472
May 202440

A total of 284 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202522
February 202519
January 202519
December 202422
November 202417
October 202421
September 202425
August 202423
July 202417
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 644 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202545
March 202533
February 202541
January 202534
December 202439
November 202450
October 202455
September 202444
August 202462
July 202461
June 202484
May 202457

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202520
March 202521
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 253 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202519
February 202521
January 202521
December 202424
November 202420
October 202413
September 202420
August 202420
July 202418
June 202436
May 202411

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202529
March 202525
February 202519
January 202521
December 202422
November 202424
October 202420
September 202420
August 202419
July 202427
June 202430
May 202431

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202519
February 20259
January 202527
December 20249
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202421
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

High Crime Locations Wakefield East in May 2025

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

1. Arundel Close (Map)
Total25
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total13
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Avison Yard (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
5. Ings Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. William Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
8. Back Hambleton Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Wonder Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Saville Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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