South Elmsall Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Elmsall's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 11.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique crime profile, which diverges significantly from the broader UK context. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (41.5% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (16.3%) and public order issues (13.3%). These figures are higher than their respective UK averages, with violence and sexual offences registering 87% above the national rate. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university term—may contribute to the elevated levels of violent crime and public disorder. The area's position as a built-up district within Wakefield suggests a mix of residential and commercial activity that could influence crime patterns. Property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting were relatively low compared to the UK average, though this may reflect local factors such as community policing efforts or the nature of local infrastructure. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories while maintaining vigilance over the overall crime rate's divergence from national benchmarks.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery and theft from the person compared to the previous month, with both crimes rising from zero to two incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with an 84% decline in shoplifting, which dropped from 25 to four reported cases. The decrease in shoplifting may reflect seasonal factors, such as the waning of summer tourist activity or changes in retail patterns as the academic year begins. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 37.5%, from 16 to 22 incidents, suggesting a potential link to the start of the school term or other local events. Violent crime, which accounted for 41.5% of all reported incidents, remains significantly above the UK average, with 4.9 per 1,000 residents affected—nearly double the national rate. Property crimes, however, showed mixed trends: burglary fell by 55.6% from nine to four cases, while vehicle crime remained slightly below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local dynamics, including the timing of seasonal transitions and the impact of community-focused initiatives. Residents may find the 100% increase in robbery particularly concerning, as it indicates a sudden and significant shift in crime patterns.

The crime rate in South Elmsall fell by 19.2% in September 2024 compared to the previous month, declining from 14.5 to 11.7 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while notable, still leaves the area's crime rate significantly higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 85 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in the local context, though it does not capture the intensity or nature of individual incidents. The population of 11,509 residents means that the crime rate is effectively scaled to the area's demographic size, with 11.7 per 1,000 equating to around 135 total crimes for the month. While the overall rate has decreased from the previous month, the persistent gap between South Elmsall and the UK average underscores the need for continued scrutiny and tailored strategies. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that certain categories—such as violence and sexual offences—remain elevated, suggesting that local factors may be driving these disparities despite the overall downward trend.