Crime in Ossett: statistics, rates and trends
1,580 crimes were recorded in Ossett in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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1,580 crimes were recorded in Ossett in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 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 670 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ossett has the 698th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ossett | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,580 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 21,089 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ossett was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,155 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,580). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,580 | 74.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,639 | 77.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,745 | 82.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,155 | 102.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,998 | 94.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,928 | 91.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,754 | 83.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,834 | 87.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,825 | 86.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 127 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 134 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ossett 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+49%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 670 | 31.8 | 0.93 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +1% |
| Public order | 125 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +7% |
| Other theft | 101 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Burglary | 97 | 4.6 | 1.30 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 3.2 | 0.38 | -39% |
| Other crime | 55 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +0% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -10% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ossett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ossett recorded 670 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ossett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ossett recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ossett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ossett recorded 125 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 13% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ossett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ossett recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ossett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ossett recorded 101 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 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ossett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ossett recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ossett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ossett recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ossett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ossett recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ossett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ossett recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ossett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ossett recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ossett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ossett recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ossett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ossett recorded 9 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 up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ossett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ossett 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ossett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ossett recorded 7 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ossett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ossett.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ossett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury | 762 | 82.2 | +10% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | +70% |
| Wakefield | 14,410 | 148.4 | +98% |
| East Ardsley | 1,162 | 80.5 | +7% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 324 | 61.9 | -17% |
| Batley | 4,826 | 113.2 | +51% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | +28% |
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +80% |
1 areas within Ossett, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ossett had the highest rate (80.1 per 1,000) and Ossett the lowest (80.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett | Neighbourhood | 16,549 | 1,326 | 80.1 |
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 Ossett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Union Street | 90 |
| On or near Runtlings Lane | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Pildacre Croft | 26 |
| On or near Intake Lane | 24 |
| On or near Cross Keys | 23 |
| On or near Westwood Road | 20 |
| On or near Netherly Brow | 19 |
| On or near Trinity View | 19 |
| On or near Naylor Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ossett 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 | 529 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 454 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 47 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Ossett has an estimated population of 21,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ossett sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ossett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Ossett a safe place to live?
Ossett recorded 74.9 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 Ossett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 670 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Ossett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ossett was down 4% on the year before: 1,580 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,639 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ossett?
Ossett 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 Ossett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.