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Crime in South Elmsall

South Elmsall had 546 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

WF9, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Elmsall

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135.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common217 in 3 months

Month by month

183 Mar 169 Apr 172 May 187 Jun 201 Jul 158 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21740%
anti-social behaviour7013%
criminal damage5510%
shoplifting418%
public order397%
theft377%
burglary285%
other crime204%

South Elmsall against Wakefield

TypeSouth Elmsall per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence53.844.8▼ 2%
Burglary6.94.4▲ 22%
Vehicle crime4.24.3▼ 48%
Anti-social behaviour17.315.6▲ 30%
Theft and robbery12.18.2▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hemsworth150.7▲ 5%
Thurnscoe139.3▼ 10%
South Elmsall135.3▲ 4%
South Kirkby134.3▼ 1%
Upton124▲ 28%
North Elmsall97▲ 23%
Ackworth Moor Top67.9▲ 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 South Elmsall a safe area?

South Elmsall had about 135.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Elmsall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (217), followed by anti-social behaviour (70) and criminal damage (55).