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Crime in North Elmsall

North Elmsall had 149 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

WF9, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of North Elmsall

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97crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

43 Mar 44 Apr 34 May 55 Jun 52 Jul 42 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6242%
anti-social behaviour2819%
criminal damage1611%
theft96%
public order96%
other crime53%
burglary53%
vehicle crime53%

North Elmsall against Wakefield

TypeNorth Elmsall per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence40.444.8▲ 19%
Burglary3.34.4–
Vehicle crime3.34.3–
Anti-social behaviour18.215.6▲ 115%
Theft and robbery9.18.2–

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%
South Elmsall135.3▲ 4%
South Kirkby134.3▼ 1%
Upton124▲ 28%
Low Ackworth108▼ 8%
North Elmsall97▲ 23%
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 North Elmsall a safe area?

North Elmsall had about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Elmsall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and criminal damage (16).