Crime Rate in Wakefield Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield Rural

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield Rural, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield Rural crime rate of 12.03 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 Rural, encompassing approximately 10,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Wakefield Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mackie Hill Close with total crimes: 10
  • New Hall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wakefield Rural?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wakefield Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1394 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wakefield Rural recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Wakefield Rural had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,395 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wakefield Rural recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Wakefield Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wakefield Rural Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wakefield Rural has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 12.03 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wakefield Rural crimes were 1,394. The crime rate of Wakefield Rural in 2024 was 132.04 (year) or 11.00 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wakefield Rural were around 1,395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.13 (year) or 11.01 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield Rural)CrimesRank (Wakefield Rural)CrimesRank (Wakefield Rural)
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
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
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Wakefield Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202554
March 202548
February 202562
January 202541
December 202434
November 202444
October 202446
September 202452
August 202439
July 202464
June 202498
May 202438

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202523
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202418
July 202426
June 202448
May 202410

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Wakefield Rural in May 2025

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

1. Mackie Hill Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. New Hall Approach (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fox Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Wicken Tree Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Strands Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Upper Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ridge Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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