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Crime in Low Ackworth

Low Ackworth had 49 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

WF7, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Low Ackworth

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108crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 18 Apr 27 May 23 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2143%
theft612%
criminal damage510%
anti-social behaviour48%
vehicle crime48%
burglary48%
other crime24%
public order12%

Low Ackworth against Wakefield

TypeLow Ackworth per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence46.344.8▼ 22%
Burglary8.84.4–
Vehicle crime8.84.3–
Anti-social behaviour8.815.6–
Theft and robbery13.28.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Featherstone116.9▼ 13%
Low Ackworth108▼ 8%
Purston Jaglin98.3▼ 7%
Fitzwilliam95.9▲ 5%
Carleton85.9▲ 9%
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 Low Ackworth a safe area?

Low Ackworth had about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Low Ackworth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by theft (6) and criminal damage (5).