Crime Rate in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

The total recorded crimes in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrenthorpe and Outwood West crime rate of 5.67 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West, encompassing approximately 27,694 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Bankfield Court with total crimes: 8
  • Outwood Park Court with total crimes: 8

How safe is Wrenthorpe and Outwood West?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1694 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,737 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Wrenthorpe and Outwood West crimes were 1,694. The crime rate of Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in 2024 was 61.17 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West were around 1,737 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.72 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrenthorpe and Outwood West)CrimesRank (Wrenthorpe and Outwood West)CrimesRank (Wrenthorpe and Outwood 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
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
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

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 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 (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202575
March 202565
February 202550
January 202561
December 202445
November 202446
October 202470
September 202447
August 202439
July 202467
June 2024112
May 202450

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 202423
July 202420
June 202418
May 202422

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202520
March 202519
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 202419
July 202414
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 202513
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 202412
October 20247
September 202419
August 202422
July 202411
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 202412
June 202422
May 202420

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 202411
November 202413
October 202410
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 4 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
April 20251
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in May 2025

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

1. Goldsmith Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Bankfield Court (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Outwood Park Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Springhill Close (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Gateways (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Carr Gate Mount (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brunel Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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