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Crime in Sandal

Sandal had 211 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

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

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137.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 70 Apr 71 May 71 Jun 100 Jul 40 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7937%
criminal damage2813%
theft199%
anti-social behaviour199%
public order189%
vehicle crime136%
burglary94%
other crime94%

Sandal against Wakefield

TypeSandal per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence51.644.8▼ 25%
Burglary5.94.4–
Vehicle crime8.54.30%
Anti-social behaviour12.415.6▲ 36%
Theft and robbery158.2▲ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Agbrigg192.9▲ 7%
Belle Isle192.4▲ 19%
Sandal137.9▼ 2%
Portobello129.8▲ 6%
Woolgreaves114.7▼ 28%
Sandal Magna107.7▲ 10%
Milnthorpe58.4▼ 24%
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 Sandal a safe area?

Sandal had about 137.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sandal?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by criminal damage (28) and theft (19).