Upton Wakefield Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Upton (Wakefield), the per-capita risk of experiencing a crime in March 2024 translates to a rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 27.3% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, underscores a disparity that may concern local residents. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 29.5% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (24.6%) and criminal damage and arson (14.8%). These patterns align with the area’s built-up character, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to anti-social incidents. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, likely plays a role in these trends. For example, anti-social behaviour may increase as more people spend time outdoors, while the drop in burglary could reflect reduced opportunities during colder months. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—surging 800% from one incident to nine—suggests a more urgent issue that may require targeted interventions. This data illustrates how local factors, such as population density and seasonal rhythms, shape crime profiles in ways that diverge from national averages.

March 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), criminal damage and arson (+800%), and drug-related crimes (+200%), while burglary, public order offences, and violence and sexual offences decreased. The rise in anti-social behaviour—now 18 incidents—far exceeds the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, with Upton’s rate 150% higher. This surge may partly reflect longer evenings and the transition to spring, which can amplify social interactions in public spaces. Meanwhile, the drop in burglary (from 2 to 1) and public order offences (from 2 to 1) contrasts with the UK average, where burglary remains slightly higher. Violence and sexual offences fell by 25%.6% of all crimes, below the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with drug-related crimes doubling to 3 incidents—138% above the UK rate—signaling a potential area for focused attention.

Upton’s crime rate in March 2024 rose to 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a 38.6% increase from February’s 7.1 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly two crimes reported each day in the built-up area, with one in every 102 residents experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. While the daily figure may seem low, the upward trend highlights a growing concern for residents. Population context adds nuance: with 6,244 residents, even small changes in crime rates can impact perceived safety. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-102—offers a concrete way for locals to gauge risk relative to their community size. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the comparison section focuses on Upton’s internal trajectory rather than external benchmarks. The rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, coupled with a drop in burglary, suggests shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal or local factors. These changes demand a closer look at how crime manifests in Upton’s specific environment.