Crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West: statistics, rates and trends
1,500 crimes were recorded in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- Questions about crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
- About this data
1,500 crimes were recorded in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 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 671 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West has the 1,712th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,500 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,941 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,363). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,500 | 83.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,559 | 86.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,695 | 94.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,764 | 98.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,680 | 93.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,499 | 83.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,363 | 76.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,415 | 78.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,427 | 79.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West 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 criminal damage and arson (+40%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and drugs (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 671 | 37.4 | 1.09 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 6.2 | 0.92 | +40% |
| Public order | 106 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 5.5 | 1.11 | +17% |
| Other theft | 87 | 4.8 | 0.76 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 4.7 | 0.57 | -39% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -3% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +0% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +233% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 671 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 106 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 20% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 49 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 6 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wrenthorpe and Outwood West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield North | 3,312 | 173.0 | +107% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,581 | 76.9 | -8% |
| Wakefield East | 3,891 | 227.8 | +172% |
| Wakefield West | 2,490 | 167.6 | +100% |
| Ossett | 1,326 | 80.1 | -4% |
| Horbury and South Ossett | 1,143 | 75.4 | -10% |
| Wakefield South | 2,174 | 131.5 | +57% |
| Normanton | 1,880 | 102.0 | +22% |
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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goldsmith Avenue | 82 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Rohaan Close | 34 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Whitegates Close | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Springhill Close | 28 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 27 |
| On or near Carr Gate Mount | 25 |
| On or near Wren Green Avenue | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West 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 | 492 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 417 | 27.8% |
| Under investigation | 192 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 188 | 12.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West has an estimated population of 17,941. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Wrenthorpe and Outwood West a safe place to live?
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West recorded 83.6 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 671 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (188).
Is crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West was down 4% on the year before: 1,500 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,559 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wrenthorpe and Outwood West?
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.