Ossett Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ossett's crime profile in October 2024 showed a 14.8% reduction compared to the UK average, with a total rate of 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and vehicle crime (9%). This pattern aligns with Ossett's character as a built-up area within Wakefield, where retail and community spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors played a role, with clocks going back and darker evenings likely influencing the timing of incidents. The area's lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and burglary suggest effective local policing or community initiatives. The rate of violence and sexual offences was 5% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Ossett's proximity to urban centres with higher concentrations of nightlife activity. While the overall crime rate remained stable, the breakdown of incidents offers insight into local dynamics, with property crimes comprising 30% of the total and violent crimes accounting for 41%. These figures contextualise Ossett's position within national trends, highlighting both areas of strength and potential vulnerabilities.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 4 reports. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local patterns that may warrant attention. Robbery and bicycle theft also doubled, with each category moving from zero to one and one to two incidents respectively. These increases, while not statistically significant in isolation, could reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or darker evenings influencing illicit activity. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 14.5%, a notable decline that aligns with the area's generally lower violent crime profile compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK rate (30% lower), consistent with Ossett's character as a relatively low-density built-up area where community engagement may help mitigate such incidents.

Ossett's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, approximately five crimes were reported each day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local exposure. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the rate within the area's population of 21,019. This ratio helps residents gauge their likelihood of encountering crime compared to national benchmarks, though no UK-wide monthly exposure figure is available for direct comparison. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with shifts in specific crime categories, which are explored in the highlights section.