Crime in Stanley and Outwood East: statistics, rates and trends
1,581 crimes were recorded in Stanley and Outwood East in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stanley and Outwood East at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanley and Outwood East
- Types of crime in Stanley and Outwood East
- Stanley and Outwood East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stanley and Outwood East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanley and Outwood East
- Population and deprivation in Stanley and Outwood East
- Questions about crime in Stanley and Outwood East
- About this data
1,581 crimes were recorded in Stanley and Outwood East in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 752 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stanley and Outwood East has the 1,964th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stanley and Outwood East | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,581 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 20,562 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stanley and Outwood East was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,761 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,448). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,581 | 76.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,640 | 79.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,597 | 77.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,761 | 85.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,575 | 76.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,665 | 81.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,598 | 77.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,739 | 84.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,448 | 70.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 159 |
| August 2025 | 137 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stanley and Outwood East 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 drugs (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+34%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-17%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 752 | 36.6 | 1.07 | -11% |
| Public order | 154 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +12% |
| Other theft | 118 | 5.7 | 0.90 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -4% |
| Other crime | 58 | 2.8 | 1.34 | +32% |
| Drugs | 51 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +34% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.4 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.2 | 0.14 | +140% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -42% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stanley and Outwood East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 752 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stanley and Outwood East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 154 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stanley and Outwood East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stanley and Outwood East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stanley and Outwood East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stanley and Outwood East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stanley and Outwood East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stanley and Outwood East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stanley and Outwood East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stanley and Outwood East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stanley and Outwood East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 12 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stanley and Outwood East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stanley and Outwood East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stanley and Outwood East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stanley and Outwood East recorded 7 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 down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stanley and Outwood East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stanley and Outwood East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanley and Outwood East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,500 | 83.6 | +9% |
| Wakefield East | 3,891 | 227.8 | +196% |
| Wakefield North | 3,312 | 173.0 | +125% |
| Wakefield West | 2,490 | 167.6 | +118% |
| Normanton | 1,880 | 102.0 | +33% |
| Wakefield South | 2,174 | 131.5 | +71% |
| Altofts and Whitwood | 1,450 | 78.1 | +2% |
| Horbury and South Ossett | 1,143 | 75.4 | -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 Stanley and Outwood East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tuke Grove | 357 |
| On or near Wicket Drive | 116 |
| On or near Bar Lane | 38 |
| On or near Easby Way | 35 |
| On or near Riverdale Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Ouchthorpe Fold | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Belgrave Mount | 17 |
| On or near Newmarket Lane | 17 |
| On or near Bottom Boat Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stanley and Outwood East 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 | 621 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 10.4% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Stanley and Outwood East has an estimated population of 20,562. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stanley and Outwood East sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stanley and Outwood East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Stanley and Outwood East a safe place to live?
Stanley and Outwood East recorded 76.9 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 Stanley and Outwood East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 752 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (154).
Is crime in Stanley and Outwood East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanley and Outwood East was down 4% on the year before: 1,581 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,640 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stanley and Outwood East?
Stanley and Outwood East 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 Stanley and Outwood East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.