Crime in Horbury and South Ossett: statistics, rates and trends
1,159 crimes were recorded in Horbury and South Ossett in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Horbury and South Ossett at a glance
- Crime trends in Horbury and South Ossett
- Types of crime in Horbury and South Ossett
- Horbury and South Ossett compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horbury and South Ossett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horbury and South Ossett
- Demographics of Horbury and South Ossett
- Questions about crime in Horbury and South Ossett
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (544), anti-social behaviour (109) and public order (109) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,965th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Horbury and South Ossett | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,159 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,160 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Horbury and South Ossett of any year here (1,159 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,159 | 76.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,235 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,298 | 85.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,431 | 94.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,389 | 91.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,290 | 85.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,276 | 84.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,363 | 89.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,457 | 96.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horbury and South Ossett recorded notably more other crime (84% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 36 to 59 and criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 90, while burglary fell from 48 to 36 and violence and sexual offences fell from 640 to 544.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 544 | 35.9 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 109 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.8 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Horbury and South Ossett; the highest is Wakefield East (229.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wakefield Rural (71.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horbury and South Ossett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield West | 2,475 | 166.6 | +118% |
| Ossett | 1,305 | 78.9 | +3% |
| Wakefield Rural | 1,276 | 71.4 | -7% |
| Wakefield North | 3,280 | 171.4 | +124% |
| Wakefield South | 2,158 | 130.5 | +71% |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,523 | 84.9 | +11% |
| Wakefield East | 3,918 | 229.4 | +200% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,580 | 76.8 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Horbury and South Ossett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B6128” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6128 | 66 |
| On or near The Shutt | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Castle Grove | 31 |
| On or near Ken Churchill Drive | 31 |
| On or near Berry Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Sycamores | 27 |
| On or near Sunroyd Hill | 26 |
| On or near East Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Leeke Avenue | 22 |
Of the 1,050 crimes in Horbury and South Ossett with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 442 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 319 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Horbury and South Ossett has an estimated population of 15,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horbury and South Ossett average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Horbury and South Ossett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horbury and South Ossett a safe place to live?
Horbury and South Ossett recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,965th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Horbury and South Ossett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 544 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Horbury and South Ossett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horbury and South Ossett was down 6% on the year before: 1,159 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horbury and South Ossett?
About 15,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horbury and South Ossett?
Horbury and South Ossett is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.