Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Ackworth Moor Top during June 2023, accounting for 48.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, was 32% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 for the same type, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to national benchmarks. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 in June placed it 51.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the broader trend of lower urban crime rates in areas with smaller populations and potentially more community cohesion. Other theft and criminal damage and arson followed closely, contributing 15.2% each to the total, though these rates (0.6 per 1,000) were still below the UK averages for their respective categories. This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a built-up part of Wakefield, where localised factors such as community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to the suppression of certain crime types. Seasonally, June’s longer days and the onset of summer tourism could have influenced crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic driving some thefts while also deterring others through heightened visibility. The overall picture illustrates a community where violent crime remains the primary concern, yet the area’s crime profile remains distinctly lower than the national average, a trend consistent with other similar urban pockets in northern England.

June 2023 witnessed dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and criminal damage and arson both surging by 400% and 150% respectively compared to May. These increases, from 1 to 5 incidents each, suggest a sudden uptick in property-related offences, though no direct cause is evident from the data. Conversely, vehicle crime and shoplifting both fell sharply—by 66.7%—likely reflecting seasonal trends, as summer months often see reduced vehicle-related incidents and fewer retail thefts during daylight hours. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 48.5% of all crimes, yet this rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average for the same category. Burglary in the area (0.4 per 1,000) was 25% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a contrast that may hint at local factors such as housing density or security practices. These variations underscore the need for tailored local analysis rather than broad generalisations.

Ackworth Moor Top's crime rate in June 2023 (4.1 per 1,000) marked a 17.9% increase from the previous month’s 3.5 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This monthly rise translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national trends. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 245 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the local population of 8,088, this rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the increase from May to June may hint at seasonal shifts, such as the start of summer holidays or increased foot traffic in local amenities. These patterns align with broader trends observed in similar urban and semi-urban areas during the early summer months, where transient populations can sometimes correlate with minor spikes in certain crime categories.