Crime in Horbury and South Ossett: statistics, rates and trends
1,143 crimes were recorded in Horbury and South Ossett in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Horbury and South Ossett
- Questions about crime in Horbury and South Ossett
- About this data
1,143 crimes were recorded in Horbury and South Ossett in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 549 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horbury and South Ossett has the 2,012th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horbury and South Ossett | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,143 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,160 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horbury and South Ossett was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,444 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,143). Over the whole period it fell 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,143 | 75.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,247 | 82.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,302 | 85.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,414 | 93.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,418 | 93.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,294 | 85.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,272 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,349 | 89.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,444 | 95.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horbury and South Ossett over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+61%) and criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-25%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 549 | 36.2 | 1.06 | -14% |
| Public order | 113 | 7.5 | 1.12 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +26% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -7% |
| Other crime | 58 | 3.8 | 1.81 | +61% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.7 | 0.75 | -25% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -17% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.61 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +500% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horbury and South Ossett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 549 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horbury and South Ossett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horbury and South Ossett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horbury and South Ossett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horbury and South Ossett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horbury and South Ossett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horbury and South Ossett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horbury and South Ossett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horbury and South Ossett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horbury and South Ossett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horbury and South Ossett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horbury and South Ossett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horbury and South Ossett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horbury and South Ossett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horbury and South Ossett recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Horbury and South Ossett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horbury and South Ossett.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horbury and South Ossett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield West | 2,490 | 167.6 | +122% |
| Ossett | 1,326 | 80.1 | +6% |
| Wakefield Rural | 1,283 | 71.8 | -5% |
| Wakefield North | 3,312 | 173.0 | +129% |
| Wakefield South | 2,174 | 131.5 | +74% |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,500 | 83.6 | +11% |
| Wakefield East | 3,891 | 227.8 | +202% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,581 | 76.9 | +2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Horbury and South Ossett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6128 | 60 |
| On or near Ken Churchill Drive | 34 |
| On or near The Shutt | 33 |
| On or near Castle Grove | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Sunroyd Hill | 28 |
| On or near Berry Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Sycamores | 27 |
| On or near East Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Leeke Avenue | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horbury and South Ossett over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 439 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 311 | 27.2% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Horbury and South Ossett has an estimated population of 15,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horbury and South Ossett sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horbury and South Ossett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Horbury and South Ossett a safe place to live?
Horbury and South Ossett recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Horbury and South Ossett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 549 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (113).
Is crime in Horbury and South Ossett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horbury and South Ossett was down 8% on the year before: 1,143 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,247 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horbury and South Ossett?
Horbury and South Ossett is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Horbury and South Ossett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.