Crime in Ackworth Moor Top: statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Ackworth Moor Top in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ackworth Moor Top at a glance
- Crime trends in Ackworth Moor Top
- Types of crime in Ackworth Moor Top
- Ackworth Moor Top compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ackworth Moor Top
- Streets with the most crime in Ackworth Moor Top
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ackworth Moor Top
- Population and deprivation in Ackworth Moor Top
- Questions about crime in Ackworth Moor Top
- About this data
387 crimes were recorded in Ackworth Moor Top in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 170 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ackworth Moor Top has the 997th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ackworth Moor Top | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 387 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,656 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ackworth Moor Top was highest in the year to July 2024 (491 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (334). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 387 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 421 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 491 | 73.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 465 | 69.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 428 | 64.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 334 | 50.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 385 | 57.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 402 | 60.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 401 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ackworth Moor Top 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+41%) and vehicle crime (+35%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 25.5 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -21% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.1 | 0.82 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -48% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.4 | 1.14 | +23% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -42% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +150% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ackworth Moor Top
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ackworth Moor Top
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 41 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 41% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ackworth Moor Top
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ackworth Moor Top
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ackworth Moor Top
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ackworth Moor Top
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ackworth Moor Top
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ackworth Moor Top
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ackworth Moor Top
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ackworth Moor Top
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ackworth Moor Top
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ackworth Moor Top
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ackworth Moor Top recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ackworth Moor Top, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ackworth Moor Top.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ackworth Moor Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth | 1,374 | 138.3 | +138% |
| Featherstone (Wakefield) | 1,405 | 110.9 | +91% |
| Upton (Wakefield) | 529 | 81.6 | +40% |
| Crofton | 440 | 65.7 | +13% |
| South Kirkby | 1,169 | 129.2 | +122% |
| Pontefract | 4,120 | 120.6 | +107% |
| South Elmsall | 1,345 | 114.1 | +96% |
| Grimethorpe | 722 | 116.0 | +100% |
1 areas within Ackworth Moor Top, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton had the highest rate (71.1 per 1,000) and Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton the lowest (71.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | Neighbourhood | 18,141 | 1,290 | 71.1 |
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 Ackworth Moor Top over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cricketers Close | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Howard Drive | 19 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 16 |
| On or near Lo Lane | 14 |
| On or near Bell Lane | 12 |
| On or near Beverley Garth | 10 |
| On or near Chapel Garth | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Rhyddings Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ackworth Moor Top 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 | 137 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 31.0% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Ackworth Moor Top has an estimated population of 6,656. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ackworth Moor Top sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ackworth Moor Top |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Ackworth Moor Top a safe place to live?
Ackworth Moor Top recorded 58.1 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 Ackworth Moor Top?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (41).
Is crime in Ackworth Moor Top going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ackworth Moor Top was down 8% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 421 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ackworth Moor Top?
Ackworth Moor Top 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 Ackworth Moor Top. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.