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Crime in Thornes

Thornes had 176 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 234.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 118% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

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

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234.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

44 Mar 52 Apr 54 May 71 Jun 61 Jul 44 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5833%
anti-social behaviour3620%
shoplifting159%
burglary116%
criminal damage116%
theft106%
public order106%
drugs95%

Thornes against Wakefield

TypeThornes per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence77.444.8▼ 3%
Burglary14.74.4–
Vehicle crime84.3▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour4815.6▲ 200%
Theft and robbery208.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thornes234.8▲ 17%
Wakefield213.1▲ 7%
Belle Isle192.4▲ 19%
Lupset186.2▲ 4%
Sandal137.9▼ 2%
Portobello129.8▲ 6%
Sandal Magna107.7▲ 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 Thornes a safe area?

Thornes had about 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Thornes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and shoplifting (15).