Crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West: statistics, rates and trends
1,523 crimes were recorded in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West at a glance
- Crime trends in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- Types of crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- Wrenthorpe and Outwood West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- Demographics of Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- Questions about crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (683), anti-social behaviour (190) and criminal damage and arson (113) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,673rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,523 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.9 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,941 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,802 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,392). 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 | 1,523 | 84.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,555 | 86.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,652 | 92.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,802 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,705 | 95.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,484 | 82.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,392 | 77.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,401 | 78.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,438 | 80.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 158 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 140 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded notably more other crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (35% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 85 to 113, while shoplifting fell from 122 to 98 and burglary fell from 63 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 683 | 38.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 10.6 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Public order | 104 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Other theft | 92 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wrenthorpe and Outwood West; 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield North | 3,280 | 171.4 | +102% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,580 | 76.8 | -9% |
| Wakefield East | 3,918 | 229.4 | +170% |
| Wakefield West | 2,475 | 166.6 | +96% |
| Ossett | 1,305 | 78.9 | -7% |
| Horbury and South Ossett | 1,159 | 76.5 | -10% |
| Wakefield South | 2,158 | 130.5 | +54% |
| Normanton | 1,864 | 101.1 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Goldsmith Avenue” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goldsmith Avenue | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Rohaan Close | 35 |
| On or near Whitegates Close | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Carr Gate Mount | 28 |
| On or near Springhill Close | 26 |
| On or near Coronation Street | 23 |
| On or near Newstead Avenue | 23 |
Of the 1,333 crimes in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 490 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 409 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West has an estimated population of 17,941 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wrenthorpe and Outwood West average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wrenthorpe and Outwood West a safe place to live?
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,673rd 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 683 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West was down 2% on the year before: 1,523 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,555 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wrenthorpe and Outwood West?
About 17,941 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wrenthorpe and Outwood West?
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West 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.