Ossett Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 presented a surprising twist in Ossett’s crime profile, with burglary rates doubling compared to the previous month—a sharp contrast to the area’s generally stable trend. Despite this spike, the overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents remained 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1, reinforcing Ossett’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Wakefield. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.6% of all incidents, a figure that aligns with the area’s historical pattern of higher violent crime compared to national averages. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell significantly below the UK average by 23%, a deviation that may be attributed to the seasonal timing of June, when summer activities could disperse crowds and reduce public disorder. The data also revealed a notable shift in property crime, with other theft and burglary rates rising sharply, linked to increased foot traffic or summer-related opportunities for offenders. These findings suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, where violent crime remains a persistent concern while property-related incidents show unexpected volatility. The 7.5 per 1,000 rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains high, even as other categories demonstrate marked variance from national trends.

The most striking shift in June 2025 was the 100% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from seven to 14. This jump, while not reflected in overall crime rate figures, suggests a potential vulnerability in residential security during the summer months. Concurrently, other theft offences rose by 36.4%, indicating a broader trend in property-related crime that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average (15% higher), with 70 incidents reported—a figure that underscores the persistent challenge of violent crime in the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell 23% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect community efforts or seasonal factors such as the start of summer holidays reducing public disorder. These divergent patterns highlight the complexity of crime dynamics, with property crime rising while other categories show marked variance compared to national benchmarks.

Ossett's crime rate in June 2025 rose 4.0% from 7.2 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area’s 7.4% below the UK average for the month. Locally, this translates to roughly five crimes reported each day—a figure that, while consistent with the area’s historical rhythm, warrants attention given the seasonal context. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 134 residents, a ratio that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 21,019, illustrates the sparse distribution of incidents across the built-up area. This monthly exposure remains lower than the UK average, which would see a higher frequency of incidents per capita. The population-scaled perspective suggests that, despite the 4% increase, Ossett remains a relatively safe area compared to the national picture, with the majority of residents unaffected by crime during the month.