Crime Rate in Wakefield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield North

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield North, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 306 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield North crime rate of 5.70 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 North, encompassing approximately 53,643 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (126) incidents (11.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-14.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-29.73% decrease)
Wakefield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 10

How safe is Wakefield North?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield North reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 4,023 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wakefield North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Wakefield North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,494 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wakefield North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wakefield North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wakefield North has recorded 306 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield North crimes were 4,023. The crime rate of Wakefield North in 2024 was 74.99 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield North were around 3,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.13 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield North)CrimesRank (Wakefield North)CrimesRank (Wakefield North)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
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
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
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 North 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 126 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (104 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (145 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (127 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (152 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202523
April 20259
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202425
November 202425
October 202422
September 202420
August 202420

A total of 1427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025126
June 2025113
May 2025121
April 2025104
March 2025145
February 202596
January 202587
December 2024108
November 2024127
October 2024133
September 2024152
August 2024115

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202548
May 202531
April 202526
March 202522
February 202514
January 202520
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202425
August 202423

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 202421
November 202410
October 202417
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202529
May 202528
April 202523
March 202523
February 202512
January 202526
December 202424
November 202430
October 202426
September 202429
August 202429

A total of 451 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202537
May 202543
April 202535
March 202533
February 202533
January 202547
December 202436
November 202449
October 202431
September 202433
August 202448

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202522
April 202522
March 202527
February 202516
January 202513
December 202420
November 202412
October 202418
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202515
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 202415
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20258
April 20257
March 202520
February 20254
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202510
April 202512
March 202517
February 202512
January 20253
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Wakefield North in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Lindsay Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
5. Dewsbury Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Cyprus Mount (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Albion Court (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. Gloucester Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
9. Belgravia Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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