Crime Statistics for Wakefield District
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 434115. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 4299 in 2022-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 2197 in 2013-12. There is a 95% (2102) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 3868 |
| 2022-05 | 4299 |
| 2022-04 | 3955 |
| 2022-03 | 4189 |
| 2022-02 | 3447 |
| 2022-01 | 3639 |
| 2021-12 | 3540 |
| 2021-11 | 3650 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 2400. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 42 in 2016-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 7 in 2022-02. There is a 500% (35) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 13 |
| 2022-05 | 11 |
| 2022-04 | 8 |
| 2022-03 | 19 |
| 2022-02 | 7 |
| 2022-01 | 11 |
| 2021-12 | 13 |
| 2021-11 | 19 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 27147. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 337 in 2011-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 86 in 2021-07. There is a 291% (251) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 111 |
| 2022-05 | 169 |
| 2022-04 | 116 |
| 2022-03 | 129 |
| 2022-02 | 137 |
| 2022-01 | 140 |
| 2021-12 | 123 |
| 2021-11 | 140 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 36618. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 373 in 2018-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 186 in 2015-02. There is a 100% (187) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 292 |
| 2022-05 | 337 |
| 2022-04 | 307 |
| 2022-03 | 339 |
| 2022-02 | 251 |
| 2022-01 | 264 |
| 2021-12 | 278 |
| 2021-11 | 306 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 6896. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 91 in 2020-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 29 in 2016-06. There is a 213% (62) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 62 |
| 2022-05 | 76 |
| 2022-04 | 76 |
| 2022-03 | 75 |
| 2022-02 | 60 |
| 2022-01 | 74 |
| 2021-12 | 54 |
| 2021-11 | 67 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 16256. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1112 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 10 in 2013-10. There is a 11020% (1102) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 75 |
| 2022-05 | 70 |
| 2022-04 | 73 |
| 2022-03 | 86 |
| 2022-02 | 74 |
| 2022-01 | 62 |
| 2021-12 | 71 |
| 2021-11 | 57 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 31297. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 420 in 2011-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 153 in 2020-04. There is a 174% (267) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 225 |
| 2022-05 | 272 |
| 2022-04 | 267 |
| 2022-03 | 282 |
| 2022-02 | 230 |
| 2022-01 | 211 |
| 2021-12 | 186 |
| 2021-11 | 233 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 1446. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 24 in 2018-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-05. There is a 2300% (23) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 22 |
| 2022-05 | 22 |
| 2022-04 | 19 |
| 2022-03 | 21 |
| 2022-02 | 19 |
| 2022-01 | 20 |
| 2021-12 | 16 |
| 2021-11 | 17 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 1084. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 80 in 2011-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 33 in 2013-02. There is a 142% (47) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 35 |
| 2013-03 | 48 |
| 2013-02 | 33 |
| 2013-01 | 42 |
| 2012-12 | 47 |
| 2012-11 | 49 |
| 2012-10 | 62 |
| 2012-09 | 70 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 25438. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 512 in 2021-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 33 in 2014-01. There is a 1451% (479) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 488 |
| 2022-05 | 502 |
| 2022-04 | 463 |
| 2022-03 | 483 |
| 2022-02 | 388 |
| 2022-01 | 399 |
| 2021-12 | 420 |
| 2021-11 | 420 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 1768. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 32 in 2022-04. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-07. There is a 3100% (31) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 21 |
| 2022-05 | 23 |
| 2022-04 | 32 |
| 2022-03 | 26 |
| 2022-02 | 19 |
| 2022-01 | 19 |
| 2021-12 | 19 |
| 2021-11 | 31 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 46758. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 702 in 2022-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 119 in 2020-04. There is a 489% (583) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 488 |
| 2022-05 | 702 |
| 2022-04 | 653 |
| 2022-03 | 669 |
| 2022-02 | 526 |
| 2022-01 | 577 |
| 2021-12 | 560 |
| 2021-11 | 577 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 2283. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 36 in 2015-11. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 5 in 2020-11. There is a 620% (31) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 20 |
| 2022-05 | 21 |
| 2022-04 | 26 |
| 2022-03 | 21 |
| 2022-02 | 29 |
| 2022-01 | 24 |
| 2021-12 | 19 |
| 2021-11 | 18 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 26082. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 283 in 2018-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 77 in 2021-04. There is a 267% (206) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 162 |
| 2022-05 | 173 |
| 2022-04 | 149 |
| 2022-03 | 149 |
| 2022-02 | 126 |
| 2022-01 | 138 |
| 2021-12 | 163 |
| 2021-11 | 153 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 93001. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1635 in 2022-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 224 in 2013-05. There is a 629% (1411) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1578 |
| 2022-05 | 1635 |
| 2022-04 | 1429 |
| 2022-03 | 1587 |
| 2022-02 | 1345 |
| 2022-01 | 1416 |
| 2021-12 | 1381 |
| 2021-11 | 1359 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 8093. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 372 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 207 in 2013-04. There is a 79% (165) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 207 |
| 2013-03 | 222 |
| 2013-02 | 222 |
| 2013-01 | 245 |
| 2012-12 | 295 |
| 2012-11 | 271 |
| 2012-10 | 301 |
| 2012-09 | 288 |
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