Ossett Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ossett’s crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 places it firmly below the UK average of 8.1, with a 14.8% deficit that underscores the area’s relative safety. This performance is consistent with Ossett’s character as a compact built-up area within Wakefield, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to lower crime levels. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences (42.4% of all crimes), a figure slightly above the UK average but significantly lower than the national rate for violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 38% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s smaller population density and potentially fewer opportunities for such incidents. Seasonal factors appear to have influenced certain trends: August’s peak holiday period may have increased burglary risk through empty homes, while reduced commuter traffic during summer holidays could explain the 23% drop in vehicle crime compared to the UK average. Public order offences (9.0%) and criminal damage (8.3%) also remained below the UK average. The data suggests a balance between persistent community challenges and effective local crime prevention strategies, with the area’s built-up nature likely limiting the spread of certain crimes. These patterns align with Ossett’s status as a historically stable, lower-density urban area where targeted interventions may have mitigated risks typically associated with larger cities.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and burglary increasing by 125% (from 4 to 9). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the area’s violent crime rate being 1% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell 38% below the national average, a trend consistent with Ossett’s lower population density compared to major cities. Vehicle crime also dropped 23% below the UK average, potentially linked to reduced commuter traffic during the summer break. Bicycle theft rose 100% from zero to one incident, a figure that, while statistically significant, remains extremely low in the context of the area’s limited cycling infrastructure. Residents may find the 1-in-146 monthly exposure rate useful for assessing personal risk levels relative to other UK regions.

Ossett's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% decrease from the previous month’s 7.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, positions the area as one of the UK’s safer built-up regions, with a rate 14.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported over the 31-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of August, one crime occurred for every 146 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk for individuals living in the area. When compared to the UK’s broader demographic mix, Ossett’s population-scaled crime profile suggests a combination of effective local policing and community-focused initiatives, though seasonal factors such as August’s peak holiday period may have influenced specific crime trends. The area’s compact built-up nature likely limits the spread of certain crimes, contributing to its lower-than-average rate.