Crime in Stanley and Outwood East: statistics, rates and trends
1,580 crimes were recorded in Stanley and Outwood East in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stanley and Outwood East
- Questions about crime in Stanley and Outwood East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (759), public order (141) and criminal damage and arson (123) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,954th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stanley and Outwood East | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,580 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.8 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 20,562 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stanley and Outwood East peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,751 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,492). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,580 | 76.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,651 | 80.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,571 | 76.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,751 | 85.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,608 | 78.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,635 | 79.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,640 | 79.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,703 | 82.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,492 | 72.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stanley and Outwood East recorded notably more other crime (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (83% below) and anti-social behaviour (62% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 81 to 123 and drugs rose from 39 to 50, while vehicle crime fell from 122 to 102 and other theft fell from 133 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 759 | 36.9 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Public order | 141 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 112 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Other crime | 59 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stanley and Outwood East; the highest is Wakefield East (229.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Horbury and South Ossett (76.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanley and Outwood East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,523 | 84.9 | +10% |
| Wakefield East | 3,918 | 229.4 | +198% |
| Wakefield North | 3,280 | 171.4 | +123% |
| Wakefield West | 2,475 | 166.6 | +117% |
| Normanton | 1,864 | 101.1 | +32% |
| Wakefield South | 2,158 | 130.5 | +70% |
| Altofts and Whitwood | 1,483 | 79.9 | +4% |
| Horbury and South Ossett | 1,159 | 76.5 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Stanley and Outwood East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tuke Grove” (357).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tuke Grove | 357 |
| On or near Wicket Drive | 123 |
| On or near Bar Lane | 40 |
| On or near Easby Way | 34 |
| On or near Riverdale Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Belgrave Mount | 18 |
| On or near Newmarket Lane | 18 |
| On or near Ouchthorpe Fold | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Burkwood Drive | 16 |
Of the 1,460 crimes in Stanley and Outwood East with a recorded outcome, 29% 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 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 629 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 419 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Stanley and Outwood East has an estimated population of 20,562 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanley and Outwood East average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stanley and Outwood East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanley and Outwood East a safe place to live?
Stanley and Outwood East recorded 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,954th 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 Stanley and Outwood East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 759 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (141).
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: 1,580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,651 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanley and Outwood East?
About 20,562 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanley and Outwood East?
Stanley and Outwood East 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.