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Crime in Hemsworth

Hemsworth had 416 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 150.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

WF9, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hemsworth

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150.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common163 in 3 months

Month by month

147 Mar 106 Apr 145 May 130 Jun 145 Jul 141 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16339%
anti-social behaviour8420%
criminal damage4010%
public order246%
theft236%
vehicle crime184%
burglary154%
shoplifting143%

Hemsworth against Wakefield

TypeHemsworth per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence5944.8▼ 13%
Burglary5.44.4–
Vehicle crime6.54.3–
Anti-social behaviour30.415.6▲ 35%
Theft and robbery11.68.2▲ 68%

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%
South Kirkby134.3▼ 1%
Kinsley130.7▲ 3%
South Hiendley107.4▲ 24%
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 Hemsworth a safe area?

Hemsworth had about 150.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hemsworth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (163), followed by anti-social behaviour (84) and criminal damage (40).