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Crime in Eastmoor

Eastmoor had 643 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 227.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 111% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

WF1, Wakefield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eastmoor

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227.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common259 in 3 months

Month by month

181 Mar 210 Apr 187 May 222 Jun 205 Jul 216 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eastmoor. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25940%
public order6811%
shoplifting569%
criminal damage538%
anti-social behaviour528%
theft518%
vehicle crime203%
burglary193%

Eastmoor against Wakefield

TypeEastmoor per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence91.744.8▲ 2%
Burglary6.74.4▼ 27%
Vehicle crime7.14.3▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour18.415.6▲ 73%
Theft and robbery26.68.2▲ 70%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastmoor227.7▲ 11%
Belle Vue219.7▲ 16%
Wakefield213.1▲ 7%
Belle Isle192.4▲ 19%
Pinders Heath189▼ 1%
City Fields181.4▼ 4%
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 Eastmoor a safe area?

Eastmoor had about 227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Eastmoor?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (259), followed by public order (68) and shoplifting (56).