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Crime in Ackworth Moor Top

Ackworth Moor Top had 140 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 65th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

WF7, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ackworth Moor Top

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67.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
65 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common53 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 35 Apr 61 May 52 Jun 42 Jul 46 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ackworth Moor Top. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5338%
theft1511%
criminal damage1511%
public order139%
anti-social behaviour118%
vehicle crime118%
other crime86%
drugs43%

Ackworth Moor Top against Wakefield

TypeAckworth Moor Top per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence25.744.8▼ 16%
Burglary1.94.4–
Vehicle crime5.34.3–
Anti-social behaviour5.315.60%
Theft and robbery8.28.2▲ 55%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kinsley130.7▲ 3%
Low Ackworth108▼ 8%
Purston Jaglin98.3▼ 7%
Fitzwilliam95.9▲ 5%
Ackworth Moor Top67.9▲ 10%
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ackworth Moor Top a safe area?

Ackworth Moor Top had about 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 65 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ackworth Moor Top?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (53), followed by theft (15) and criminal damage (15).