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Crime in Havercroft

Havercroft had 89 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

WF4, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Havercroft

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78.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
59 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

26 Mar 33 Apr 24 May 25 Jun 45 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4449%
anti-social behaviour2326%
other crime56%
criminal damage44%
vehicle crime44%
theft33%
public order33%
burglary11%

Havercroft against Wakefield

TypeHavercroft per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence38.744.8▲ 22%
Burglary0.94.4–
Vehicle crime3.54.3–
Anti-social behaviour20.215.6–
Theft and robbery3.58.2–

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%
South Hiendley107.4▲ 24%
Fitzwilliam95.9▲ 5%
Havercroft78.3▲ 7%
Ryhill66.9▲ 3%
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 Havercroft a safe area?

Havercroft had about 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 59 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Havercroft?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and other crime (5).