Crime in Ossett, Wakefield: statistics, rates and trends
1,326 crimes were recorded in Ossett, Wakefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ossett, Wakefield at a glance
- Crime trends in Ossett, Wakefield
- Types of crime in Ossett, Wakefield
- Ossett, Wakefield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ossett, Wakefield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ossett, Wakefield
- Population and deprivation in Ossett, Wakefield
- Questions about crime in Ossett, Wakefield
- About this data
1,326 crimes were recorded in Ossett, Wakefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 553 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ossett, Wakefield has the 1,845th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ossett, Wakefield | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,326 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 16,549 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ossett, Wakefield was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,807 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,326). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,326 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,428 | 86.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,458 | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,807 | 109.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,660 | 100.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,613 | 97.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,468 | 88.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,517 | 91.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,559 | 94.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ossett, Wakefield 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+66%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 553 | 33.4 | 0.98 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 10.4 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Public order | 98 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -25% |
| Burglary | 88 | 5.3 | 1.50 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -2% |
| Other theft | 83 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 4.0 | 0.48 | -40% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.7 | 1.26 | -10% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -12% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ossett, Wakefield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 553 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ossett, Wakefield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ossett, Wakefield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ossett, Wakefield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ossett, Wakefield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ossett, Wakefield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ossett, Wakefield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ossett, Wakefield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ossett, Wakefield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ossett, Wakefield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ossett, Wakefield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ossett, Wakefield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ossett, Wakefield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ossett, Wakefield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ossett, Wakefield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ossett, Wakefield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ossett, Wakefield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ossett, Wakefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury and South Ossett | 1,143 | 75.4 | -6% |
| Wakefield West | 2,490 | 167.6 | +109% |
| Wakefield North | 3,312 | 173.0 | +116% |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,500 | 83.6 | +4% |
| Wakefield Rural | 1,283 | 71.8 | -10% |
| Wakefield East | 3,891 | 227.8 | +184% |
| Wakefield South | 2,174 | 131.5 | +64% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,581 | 76.9 | -4% |
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 Ossett, Wakefield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Union Street | 90 |
| On or near Runtlings Lane | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Pildacre Croft | 26 |
| On or near Intake Lane | 24 |
| On or near Cross Keys | 23 |
| On or near Netherly Brow | 19 |
| On or near Trinity View | 19 |
| On or near Naylor Street | 18 |
| On or near Pildacre Lane | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ossett, Wakefield 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 | 427 | 32.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 172 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 40 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Ossett, Wakefield has an estimated population of 16,549. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ossett, Wakefield sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ossett, Wakefield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Ossett, Wakefield a safe place to live?
Ossett, Wakefield recorded 80.1 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 Ossett, Wakefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 553 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Ossett, Wakefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ossett, Wakefield was down 7% on the year before: 1,326 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ossett, Wakefield?
Ossett, Wakefield 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 Ossett, Wakefield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.