Crime Rate in Wakefield West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wakefield West

The total recorded crimes in Wakefield West, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 281 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wakefield West crime rate of 9.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (119) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wakefield West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadway with total crimes: 11
  • Gloucester Place with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 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 July 2025 the Wakefield West has recorded 281 crimes with crime rate of 9.96 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield West)CrimesRank (Wakefield West)CrimesRank (Wakefield West)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
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 West 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 119 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202531
May 202520
April 202526
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202412
October 202417
September 202427
August 202432

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 202514
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202414
October 202412
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 1185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025105
May 202588
April 2025108
March 2025127
February 202586
January 202590
December 202486
November 202495
October 2024103
September 202490
August 202488

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202515
April 202523
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202421
October 202425
September 202422
August 202416

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202521
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 237 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202516
April 202522
March 202523
February 202523
January 202524
December 202421
November 202423
October 202415
September 202414
August 202428

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202516
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202517
April 202513
March 202510
February 202513
January 202519
December 202418
November 202428
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Wakefield West in July 2025

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

1. Broadway (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Gloucester Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cedar View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. School Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Public order1
7. School Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Nightingale Crest (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Brackendale Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
10. Esther Grove (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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