Upton (Wakefield) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a nuanced shift in Upton (Wakefield)’s crime profile, with the area maintaining a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents—8.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This relatively low rate, though not immune to fluctuations, reflects a built-up area’s dynamic interplay between urban density and community-specific factors. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.3% of all reported crimes, a proportion consistent with the area’s compact urban character and potential for concentrated social interactions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.7% of incidents, underscoring the impact of local social dynamics. Seasonal context may also play a role: as summer begins, the extended daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces could influence crime patterns. Upton’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average for categories like shoplifting (52% below) and vehicle crime (19% below), likely reflecting the area’s smaller scale and lower retail presence compared to larger urban centres. However, the surge in 'Other crime' and public order offences highlights the need to monitor emerging trends that may not align with broader national patterns.

June 2025 saw a marked shift in Upton’s crime mix, with violent crimes remaining the most prevalent category at 41.3% of total incidents—though this rate (3.0 per 1,000) was 5% above the UK average for the same category. 'Other crime' surged by 200.0%, rising from one to three incidents, a jump that may reflect seasonal activity or transient population movements. Public order offences also doubled, mirroring the rise in 'Other crime' and suggesting increased social interactions during the summer months. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage and arson both declined sharply—by 50.0% and 66.7% respectively—potentially linked to heightened police presence or community initiatives. The category of 'Possession of weapons' rose by 100.0%, a stark increase that, while small in absolute numbers, could signal emerging trends warranting local attention.

Upton (Wakefield) saw a 15.0% increase in its crime rate from 6.4 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 compared to the previous month. This rise, though modest, places the area’s current rate 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day across the 30-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents—a ratio that, while lower than the UK average in some categories, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in this built-up area. The population of 6,244 means that individual experiences of crime, though statistically low, can still have a localised impact. Comparisons to the UK average must be viewed through the lens of Upton’s specific character: a compact urban cluster within Wakefield, likely influenced by proximity to larger towns and local community dynamics that shape crime patterns differently than broader national trends.