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Crime in Kinsley

Kinsley had 122 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 130.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

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

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130.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 33 Apr 44 May 43 Jun 32 Jul 47 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4436%
anti-social behaviour4033%
public order97%
criminal damage97%
theft43%
burglary32%
drugs32%
weapons32%

Kinsley against Wakefield

TypeKinsley per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence47.144.8▼ 32%
Burglary3.24.4–
Vehicle crime2.14.3–
Anti-social behaviour42.815.6▲ 74%
Theft and robbery6.48.2–

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 Kinsley a safe area?

Kinsley had about 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kinsley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (40) and public order (9).