Crime in Wakefield North: statistics, rates and trends

3,312 crimes were recorded in Wakefield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,456 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wakefield North has the 292nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wakefield North was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,588 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,548). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wakefield North 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+13%) and vehicle crime (+10%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-30%) and bicycle theft (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wakefield North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wakefield North recorded 1,456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (76.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wakefield North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wakefield North recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wakefield North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wakefield North recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wakefield North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wakefield North recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wakefield North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wakefield North recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wakefield North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wakefield North recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wakefield North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wakefield North recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wakefield North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wakefield North recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wakefield North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wakefield North recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher 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.

Other crime in Wakefield North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wakefield North recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wakefield North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wakefield North recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wakefield North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wakefield North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wakefield North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wakefield North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wakefield North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wakefield North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wakefield North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wakefield North.

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 Wakefield North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wakefield North 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.

Wakefield North has an estimated population of 19,142. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wakefield North sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wakefield North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.