Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 saw Ackworth Moor Top's crime rate remain markedly lower than the UK average, with 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents — 50.7% below the national figure of 7.1. The most striking anomaly was the sharp rise in public order offences, which jumped from one incident in December to four in January, a 300% increase. This category, which includes anti-social behaviour and disorder, now accounts for 14.3% of total crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime profile was dominated by violent crimes, which made up 60.7% of all reported incidents (17 cases). This contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000), suggesting Ackworth Moor Top has a low rate of such crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain the pattern: January's shorter days and reduced retail footfall typically dampen outdoor crimes, yet public order issues rose sharply. The low rate of property crimes (6 total) — 0.75 per 1,000 — further underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average, where property crime rates are consistently higher. This combination of low violent and property crime rates, coupled with a sudden spike in public order incidents, paints a complex picture of local dynamics. The area's built-up character within Wakefield, likely featuring a mix of residential and small-scale commercial zones, may contribute to the observed patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm specific correlations.

The most dramatic shift in January 2025 was the 300% increase in public order crimes, which rose from one to four incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average for the category (0.5 per 1,000), highlights a significant local fluctuation. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 60.7% of all reported incidents — 16% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Other notable changes included a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes (from zero to one) and a 100% rise in other theft cases (from one to two). Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by two-thirds compared to December, aligning with the UK average for these categories. The area's property crime rate (0.75 per 1,000) is 39% below the UK average for other theft and 41% below for criminal damage and arson. Residents might find the stark contrast between the low violent crime rate and the sudden public order spike particularly noteworthy, as it deviates from typical January trends in similar built-up areas. The data also shows that drug-related incidents, though minimal, doubled from zero to one, a figure that is 62% below the UK average for the category.

Ackworth Moor Top's crime rate in January 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) was 7.8% higher than the previous month's rate (3.2 per 1,000), marking a modest upward trend. However, this remains far below the UK average, with the area's overall rate still 50.7% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,088 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 289 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to most UK areas. This statistic, when contextualised against the population size, illustrates the area's relatively secure environment. The previous month's rate (3.2) was already below the UK average, but the 7.8% increase in January suggests a minor but measurable fluctuation. This shift, however, does not negate the broader trend of Ackworth Moor Top consistently outperforming national averages in most crime categories. The daily crime count, while a local metric, provides a tangible reference for residents: for every 31 days in January, only one crime was reported across the entire built-up area. This low frequency, even with the public order spike, reinforces the area's status as a comparatively safe place to live, though the sudden rise in disorder-related incidents warrants attention for local authorities.