Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ackworth Moor Top's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 38.9% of the 36 total crimes reported. With a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—45.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000—the area continues to demonstrate a marked contrast to national trends. The dominance of violent crime, particularly in the context of a built-up area within Wakefield, suggests potential links to local social dynamics or environmental factors. June's longer daylight hours and the onset of summer may have influenced activity patterns, though the absence of a significant seasonal spike in property crime is notable. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed as the next most common categories, with both remaining below UK averages. While the area's overall safety profile is strong, the 300% month-on-month rise in public order offences raises questions about emerging issues that could be tied to increased community interaction during warmer weather. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and other theft, which are 83% and 84% below UK averages respectively, may indicate effective local strategies or a demographic profile less prone to such offences. This data illustrates a combination of geographic stability and the evolving nature of crime, with violent crime remaining the primary concern for residents and authorities alike.

June 2024 saw a 300% month-on-month increase in public order offences, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp rise, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary (from zero to four cases), highlights unexpected shifts in crime patterns. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft cases fell by 75% and 80% respectively, suggesting potential seasonal or operational factors influencing retail crime. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 38.9% of total crimes, remained 38% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area's character as a relatively stable built-up environment. The 45.1% gap between Ackworth Moor Top's rate and the UK average underscores the area's effectiveness in managing crime, though the burglary spike raises questions about local vulnerabilities that require further analysis.

Ackworth Moor Top's crime rate in June 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) marks a 20.0% decline from May's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of reduced incidents. This monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 225 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within the built-up area's population of 8,088. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day, a low frequency that contrasts sharply with the UK's broader averages. While the area's crime rate remains significantly lower than the national figure, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in public order offences—suggests evolving patterns that warrant attention to local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the 36 total crimes, the area remains relatively safe compared to the UK average, though specific categories like burglary show unexpected spikes that may indicate targeted vulnerabilities.