Wakefield Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Wakefield's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents is 71% above the UK average, underscoring a significant localised challenge. The overall crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents places Wakefield 33.8% above the UK's national average of 7.4, reflecting a persistent disparity that warrants attention. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violent and public order offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 6% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be having a measurable impact in this category. Meanwhile, public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000, are 48% above the national figure, possibly linked to the increased foot traffic and social activity typical of the autumn term. The dominance of violent crime over property-related offences (violence accounts for 44.4% versus 24.8% for property crimes) indicates a shift in the crime profile that may reflect broader socioeconomic factors, such as the concentration of vulnerable populations in certain areas or the influence of transient student communities. This pattern is consistent with other major urban centres in the North of England, where violent crime rates tend to be higher than the UK average due to a combination of economic challenges and demographic characteristics.

September 2025 saw a significant 66.7% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 12 to 20 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 51.8% jump in 'other crime' and a 21.8% rise in drug-related offences, highlights emerging patterns in the district. Conversely, possession of weapons decreased by 25.0%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 20.3%, suggesting potential shifts in criminal activity or enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remain starkly elevated, with a rate 71% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 6% below the national figure. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 44.4% of all incidents—contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences make up only 2.6 per 1,000. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 44.4% share of violent crimes, which far outpaces property-related offences. This imbalance may reflect broader social dynamics or localised factors such as seasonal transitions affecting community interactions.

Wakefield's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 5.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.5. This monthly decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar urban areas during the autumn transition. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 121 reported crimes, translating to one crime for every 101 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the persistent presence of crime in the district, though the rate remains consistent with historical patterns. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 367,666 residents of Wakefield face a crime rate 33.8% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge that requires targeted interventions. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while violent crime remains high in Wakefield, other categories like anti-social behaviour show a slight improvement relative to national benchmarks.