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Crime in Upton

Upton had 84 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 103.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

WF9, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upton

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103.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
38 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Apr 24 May 39 Jun 39 Jul 23 Aug 22 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2732%
anti-social behaviour1720%
criminal damage1315%
theft78%
vehicle crime56%
public order56%
burglary45%
other crime34%

Upton against Wakefield

TypeUpton per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence33.141.2▼ 23%
Burglary4.94.2–
Vehicle crime6.15.4–
Anti-social behaviour20.916.40%
Theft and robbery8.68–

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%
Upton103.1▼ 8%
North Elmsall81.4▼ 6%
Low Ackworth75▼ 50%
Ackworth Moor Top62.1▼ 14%
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 Upton a safe area?

Upton had about 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 38 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage (13).