Hemsworth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hemsworth's crime profile in July 2025 shows a combination of seasonal pressures and persistent local challenges. The area's overall crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents—57% above the UK average—reflects a pattern where violent crime dominates, accounting for 44.2% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences (57 cases) and anti-social behaviour (22 cases) were the most prevalent categories, with the former being 97% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends likely stems from Hemsworth's status as a built-up area within Wakefield, where dense populations and limited green spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. The summer months, with schools closed and festivals in full swing, appear to exacerbate these issues, as evidenced by the 85.7% rise in shoplifting and the doubling of anti-social behaviour cases. While property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage showed some reduction—burglary fell by 62.5%—the overall balance remains heavily skewed towards violent and disorderly incidents. The 1.7 per 1,000 rate for public order offences, 166% above the UK average, suggests a particular vulnerability to disruptions in public spaces, which may be compounded by the area's compact urban layout. This pattern is consistent with other similar built-up areas in the North of England, where seasonal festivals and high foot traffic often coincide with spikes in disorderly conduct. The relatively low rate of other theft (0.4 per 1,000) and drugs-related crimes (0.1 per 1,000) indicates that while certain categories are improving, the core challenges of violent crime and anti-social behaviour remain entrenched.

July 2025 witnessed a 75% drop in drugs-related crimes, with incidents falling from 4 to 1. This decline, though small in absolute terms, may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal shifts in illicit activity. Conversely, robbery incidents surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3—a sharp increase that likely reflects heightened vulnerability during summer festivals and extended daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, climbing from 11 to 22 cases, a trend consistent with the area's seasonal context of increased public gatherings and school holidays. Shoplifting rose by 85.7%, with 13 incidents reported—115% above the UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to the summer retail season, though local retailers have not reported any specific patterns of theft. Burglary fell by 62.5%, from 8 to 3, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in property crime, though this remains below the UK average. Other theft also declined by 60%, though this category is already underperforming nationally by 27%.

Hemsworth's crime rate in July 2025 rose slightly to 13.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from June's 12.9 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, with the gap widening from 46% to 57% over the year. Daily crime figures show 4 reported incidents per day on average, a rate that, while modest, reflects persistent challenges in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 74 residents, a monthly exposure figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 9,535 people. When compared to the UK's broader context, Hemsworth's violent crime rate—6.0 per 1,000—stands 97% above the national average for this category, highlighting a stark divergence in local safety trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even small shifts in crime patterns can have outsized impacts on residents' perceptions of safety, particularly in areas where violent incidents dominate the crime mix.