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Crime in Sharlston

Sharlston had 49 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 64th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

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

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68.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
64 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 9 Apr 11 May 15 Jun 17 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1939%
criminal damage816%
anti-social behaviour612%
other crime510%
burglary48%
public order36%
theft24%
drugs24%

Sharlston against Wakefield

TypeSharlston per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence26.744.8▲ 19%
Burglary5.64.4–
Vehicle crime04.3–
Anti-social behaviour8.415.6–
Theft and robbery2.88.2–

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 a safe area?

Sharlston had about 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 64 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sharlston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by criminal damage (8) and anti-social behaviour (6).