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Crime in Portobello

Portobello had 282 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 129.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

WF2, Wakefield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Portobello

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129.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common107 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 94 Apr 87 May 98 Jun 124 Jul 60 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Portobello. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10738%
criminal damage3613%
vehicle crime259%
anti-social behaviour249%
public order238%
theft217%
other crime124%
burglary114%

Portobello against Wakefield

TypePortobello per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence49.244.8▼ 8%
Burglary5.14.4▼ 56%
Vehicle crime11.54.3▲ 56%
Anti-social behaviour1115.6▲ 26%
Theft and robbery11.58.20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thornes234.8▲ 17%
Belle Vue219.7▲ 16%
Agbrigg192.9▲ 7%
Belle Isle192.4▲ 19%
Sandal137.9▼ 2%
Portobello129.8▲ 6%
Sandal Magna107.7▲ 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 Portobello a safe area?

Portobello had about 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Portobello?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (107), followed by criminal damage (36) and vehicle crime (25).