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Crime in Overton

Overton had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 51% on the three months before.

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

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87.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+51%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 12 Apr 14 May 19 Jun 23 Jul 23 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3046%
criminal damage1117%
anti-social behaviour69%
public order46%
other crime35%
theft35%
vehicle crime35%
burglary23%

Overton against Wakefield

TypeOverton per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence40.344.8▲ 20%
Burglary2.74.4–
Vehicle crime44.3–
Anti-social behaviour8.115.6–
Theft and robbery48.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thornhill93.1▼ 6%
Overton87.3▲ 51%
Thornhill Lees86.6▼ 11%
Middlestown63.2▲ 21%
Horbury Bridge58.9▼ 17%
Flockton44.10%
Netherton40.4▲ 8%
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 Overton a safe area?

Overton had about 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Overton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by criminal damage (11) and anti-social behaviour (6).