Upton (Wakefield) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Upton (Wakefield) recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 10% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, conceals a combination of crime types that highlight both vulnerabilities and resilience within the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 21 of 39 total crimes — 53.9% of the total — and occurring at a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 32% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area’s overall position relative to the national figure. The prominence of violence may be linked to the seasonal context of December, when dark evenings, holiday gatherings, and the closure of some businesses could contribute to increased incidents in public spaces. Vehicle crime also rose above the UK average, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 — 35% higher than the national figure — reflecting the area’s proximity to commuter routes or the presence of unsecured vehicles during the festive period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other thefts fell below the UK average by 46% and 42% respectively, suggesting that some crime prevention measures may have had a local impact. The data also reveals a shift in the balance of crime types, with property crimes accounting for 28% of the total (11 incidents) and violent crimes making up 54%, indicating a greater emphasis on interpersonal crime compared to theft or burglary. This pattern may align with the characteristics of a built-up area within a larger urban centre, where social interactions and public spaces play a significant role in shaping crime dynamics. The seasonal context of December — with its associated pressures of Christmas shopping, reduced visibility, and the temporary absence of some residents — likely exacerbates these trends, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence and sexual offences are high.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns for Upton (Wakefield), with three categories experiencing 100% increases: drugs, other crime, and shoplifting. These rises, though from low bases, may reflect seasonal factors such as holiday-related activity or changes in community engagement. Conversely, other theft and public order offences fell by 60% and 50% respectively, suggesting a temporary reduction in certain types of incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 — 32% above the UK average — a figure that underscores persistent challenges in this category. Vehicle crime also rose 40% from November.5 per 1,000 still lags behind the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting, now at 1 incident per 1,000 residents, particularly noteworthy, given the timing around Christmas shopping and the potential for targeted retail areas to attract opportunistic offenders.

Upton (Wakefield) recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in local crime activity during the festive period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 6,244. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While this figure is lower than the UK average when annualised, the localised nature of Upton’s crime patterns means the impact is felt more acutely in specific neighbourhoods. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the relatively low density of incidents compared to larger urban centres. increase from November suggests seasonal factors may be influencing local dynamics.