Upton Wakefield Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Upton (Wakefield) experienced a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 21.3% above the UK average. This figure highlights a persistent challenge for the area, with property crimes dominating the landscape at 32 incidents—accounting for 56% of all reported crimes—compared to 16 violent crimes. The most common crime type was burglary, which occurred at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, 665% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences matched the national rate at 2.6 per 1,000. This imbalance between property and violent crime may reflect the area’s built-up nature and proximity to commercial hubs, where burglary and theft are more likely to occur. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the post-Black Friday shopping period may have contributed to the spike in property-related offences, as darker evenings and increased foot traffic could create opportunities for criminals. The relatively stable rate of violent crimes, despite the overall increase, suggests that local policing or community initiatives may be mitigating risks in this category. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes—jumping from 1 to 3 incidents—raises questions about local enforcement or shifts in criminal activity patterns. The area’s crime profile, while not exceptionally high compared to major urban centres, indicates a need for targeted interventions to address the overrepresentation of property crimes and the growing concern around drug-related offences.

November 2023 saw a stark rise in burglary, jumping from 4 to 16 incidents—a 300% increase—placing the category 665% above the UK average. This surge, alongside a 200% rise in drug-related crimes, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the post-Black Friday shopping period, when retail areas may be more vulnerable. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 30.4% from 23 to 16, though this remains 0% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The property-to-violent crime ratio in Upton (2:1) contrasts with the UK’s broader mix, indicating a local emphasis on property-related offences that may reflect the area’s housing stock or commercial presence. Public order offences dropped by two-thirds, due to reduced social gatherings during the month’s darker evenings.

Upton (Wakefield) recorded a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, marking an 11.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.2. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 110 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, warrants attention given the area’s population size. The comparison to the UK average reveals a broader context: Upton’s rate is 21.3% above the national average, a disparity that may partly explain the significant spikes in categories like burglary and drug-related offences. This suggests that local factors—whether socioeconomic, geographic, or seasonal—are exerting a stronger influence than the national trend, requiring tailored insights rather than broad generalisations.