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Crime in South Kirkby

South Kirkby had 542 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 128.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

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

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128.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
22 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common190 in 3 months

Month by month

176 Apr 197 May 184 Jun 192 Jul 189 Aug 161 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19035%
shoplifting6312%
anti-social behaviour6211%
criminal damage6111%
public order387%
vehicle crime326%
theft316%
burglary275%

South Kirkby against Wakefield

TypeSouth Kirkby per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence45.241.2▼ 25%
Burglary6.44.2▲ 4%
Vehicle crime7.65.4▲ 100%
Anti-social behaviour14.716.4▲ 15%
Theft and robbery9.78▲ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hemsworth142.7▲ 3%
South Kirkby128.8▼ 3%
South Elmsall128.4▼ 2%
Grimethorpe117.2▲ 5%
Upton103.1▼ 8%
North Elmsall81.4▼ 6%
Great Houghton58.7▼ 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 Kirkby a safe area?

South Kirkby had about 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 22 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Kirkby?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (190), followed by shoplifting (63) and anti-social behaviour (62).