Upton (Wakefield) Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Upton (Wakefield)'s September 2025 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 9.5% below the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average profile for this built-up area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.6% of total incidents (20 cases), with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 — 24% above the UK average for this category. Other theft (9.5%) and 'other crime' (7.1%) followed, though these figures reveal a complex picture: while 'other crime' is 212% above the UK average, vehicle crime is 25% below national levels. Seasonal context suggests a connection between the rise in drug-related offences and the start of the academic term, as freshers' week and back-to-school routines may have altered local dynamics. The area’s low overall rate, coupled with its specific deviations from UK averages, indicates a unique crime profile shaped by its character as a small built-up area within Wakefield, where community-focused policing and limited nightlife may contribute to lower violent crime rates but leave room for other types of incidents to emerge. The relatively low rate of public order offences (4.8%) and shoplifting (2.4%) compared to UK averages further highlights the area’s distinctiveness, influenced by its suburban nature and lower tourist activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in drug-related crimes, which surged 200% from 1 to 3 incidents — a jump that outpaces all other categories. This spike contrasts with an 87.5% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 8 to 1 incident, potentially reflecting the start of the academic term and associated changes in community activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category at 20 incidents (47.6% of total).2 per 1,000 is 24% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime saw a 100% increase from 0 to 2 incidents, a shift that may relate to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased traffic during the back-to-school period. The significant 212% gap between Upton’s 'other crime' rate (0.5 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.2 per 1,000) highlights an area-specific anomaly warranting closer examination.

Upton (Wakefield)'s crime rate rose 7.7% from 6.3 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, marking a modest uptick from August. This translates to roughly 1 reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to UK averages. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 149 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this community. While the overall rate remains 9.5% below the UK average, the shift in crime mix suggests evolving patterns. The population context further illustrates that even small absolute changes can reflect meaningful local trends, particularly in a small built-up area like Upton. The interplay between seasonal factors and local rhythms may partly explain this movement without further analysis.