Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 8,088 residents, Ackworth Moor Top recorded 26 crimes in December 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 people—54.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area significantly among the safer parts of the country, though the distribution of crime types offers further nuance. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 12 incidents (46.2% of total), followed by shoplifting (19.2%) and vehicle crime (11.5%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, holiday-related absences, and Christmas shopping—likely contributed to patterns such as the 100% increase in burglary, which may reflect opportunistic activity during periods of reduced home occupancy. Meanwhile, the low rate of public order offences (1 incident) and criminal damage (1 incident) suggests that community cohesion and festive spirit may have played a role in reducing tensions. The area’s crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several ways: while shoplifting is slightly above the national rate (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000), violent crime is 41% below the UK average, and burglary is 29% above. These disparities reflect the unique characteristics of Ackworth Moor Top, a built-up area within Wakefield that likely benefits from a mix of residential stability and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The low overall crime rate, coupled with the absence of major spikes in any category, indicates a relatively secure environment, though the rise in burglary warrants monitoring for potential trends.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 66.7% (from 3 to 5). These increases contrast with declines in other categories, including an 80% drop in other theft (from 5 to 1) and a 50% reduction in public order offences and criminal damage. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 12 incidents (46.2% of total), remained 41% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the area’s overall safety profile. Meanwhile, burglary’s 29% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) highlights a specific vulnerability, possibly linked to seasonal factors like empty homes over holidays. Residents may find the 50% drop in public order offences—now at 1 incident—particularly reassuring, as it suggests reduced tensions during the festive period.

Ackworth Moor Top’s crime rate in December 2024 dropped to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 33.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity during colder months, though the area’s overall low crime rate remains striking. On a daily basis, the community experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 8,088, this translates to one crime occurring for every 311 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that highlights the area’s safety compared to the UK average. While no UK daily crime context is available, the monthly exposure figure provides a clear snapshot of how infrequent crime is for local residents. The contrast between Ackworth Moor Top’s low rate and the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 further reinforces the area’s status as a secure place to live, even when accounting for seasonal fluctuations.