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Crime in Sharlston Common

Sharlston Common had 96 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 48% on the three months before.

WF4, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sharlston Common

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84.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+48%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

26 Mar 12 Apr 27 May 37 Jun 34 Jul 25 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4446%
public order1314%
criminal damage1010%
theft88%
anti-social behaviour77%
other crime66%
burglary44%
drugs33%

Sharlston Common against Wakefield

TypeSharlston Common per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence38.744.8▲ 16%
Burglary3.54.4–
Vehicle crime04.3–
Anti-social behaviour6.215.6–
Theft and robbery78.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Streethouse120.1▲ 118%
Sharlston Common84.5▲ 48%
Sharlston68.7▲ 40%
Crofton64.3▲ 9%
New Crofton58.7▲ 61%
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 Sharlston Common a safe area?

Sharlston Common had about 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sharlston Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by public order (13) and criminal damage (10).