Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ackworth Moor Top's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 40.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the area significantly safer than the national benchmark, though the breakdown reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all reported crimes, with 15 incidents recorded—a rate of 1.9 per 1,000. This category remained 27% below the UK average for the same type. Other theft, however, emerged as a growing concern, contributing 18.9% of total crimes and showing a stark 70% surplus over the UK average. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school activities and university freshers arriving, likely influenced patterns, as evenings draw in and community interactions shift. While property crimes (13 incidents) remained lower than violent crimes, the relative stability of anti-social behaviour (56% below UK average) and public order offences (11% below UK average) suggests community-focused initiatives may be contributing to a safer environment. The area's character as a built-up district within Wakefield, likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the focus on interpersonal crimes over property-related incidents. However, the sharp rise in other theft requires closer examination, particularly in light of the area's seasonal dynamics.

September 2024 saw a 600% surge in other theft compared to August, jumping from one to seven incidents. This category now exceeds the UK average by 70%, highlighting an urgent local issue. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 300% (from one to four incidents), though this remains 11% below the UK average. Other crime also doubled from zero to one incident, indicating a new category of concern. The shift in crime mix is notable: violent crimes (40.5% of total) now outpace property crimes (35.1%), a reversal from previous months. This aligns with the seasonal context of September, as increased foot traffic from students and staff may contribute to interpersonal conflicts. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (56% below UK average) and public order offences (11% below UK average) suggest that local initiatives—whether community policing or youth engagement programs—are likely mitigating broader disorder. However, the 70% surplus in other theft over UK averages demands targeted action, particularly in areas with high-value items or vulnerable populations.

The crime rate in September 2024 (4.6 per 1,000) marked a 47.9% increase from August's 3.1 per 1,000.3% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 1.23 crimes per day on average, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 8,088. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to most UK areas. This figure, when contextualised with the population, illustrates that residents face a markedly lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average. The previous month's rate was lower, suggesting that September's rise may be linked to seasonal factors such as the return of students and staff to local institutions. However, the overall trajectory remains positive, with the area's crime rate continuing to lag behind UK averages. For residents, this means that while the 47.9% increase from August is significant, the absolute number of crimes (37) remains modest, reinforcing the area's position as one of the safer built-up districts in Wakefield.