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Crime in Purston Jaglin

Purston Jaglin had 409 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 98.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

WF7, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Purston Jaglin

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98.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
44 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common173 in 3 months

Month by month

136 Mar 170 Apr 136 May 134 Jun 157 Jul 118 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Purston Jaglin. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17342%
anti-social behaviour6215%
criminal damage4812%
shoplifting307%
theft287%
public order195%
vehicle crime143%
burglary123%

Purston Jaglin against Wakefield

TypePurston Jaglin per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence41.644.8▼ 14%
Burglary2.94.4▼ 20%
Vehicle crime3.44.3▲ 40%
Anti-social behaviour14.915.6▲ 138%
Theft and robbery8.28.2▲ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pontefract136▲ 7%
Featherstone116.9▼ 13%
Low Ackworth108▼ 8%
Purston Jaglin98.3▼ 7%
Ackworth Moor Top67.9▲ 10%
North Featherstone58.5▼ 33%
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 Purston Jaglin a safe area?

Purston Jaglin had about 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 44 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Purston Jaglin?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (173), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and criminal damage (48).