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Crime in Fitzwilliam

Fitzwilliam had 126 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

WF9, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fitzwilliam

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95.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common52 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 37 Apr 43 May 42 Jun 38 Jul 46 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fitzwilliam. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5241%
anti-social behaviour3427%
criminal damage1411%
public order76%
other crime43%
burglary32%
theft32%
drugs32%

Fitzwilliam against Wakefield

TypeFitzwilliam per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence39.644.8▼ 24%
Burglary2.34.4–
Vehicle crime1.54.3–
Anti-social behaviour25.915.6▲ 79%
Theft and robbery3.88.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hemsworth150.7▲ 5%
Kinsley130.7▲ 3%
Fitzwilliam95.9▲ 5%
Havercroft78.3▲ 7%
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 Fitzwilliam a safe area?

Fitzwilliam had about 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fitzwilliam?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (52), followed by anti-social behaviour (34) and criminal damage (14).