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Crime in Walton

Walton had 45 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 75th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 32% on the three months before.

WF2, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Walton

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40.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
75 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+32%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 15 Apr 14 May 13 Jun 19 Jul 13 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1942%
criminal damage511%
anti-social behaviour511%
other crime511%
vehicle crime49%
burglary37%
public order37%
theft12%

Walton against Wakefield

TypeWalton per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence1744.8▲ 19%
Burglary2.74.4–
Vehicle crime3.64.3–
Anti-social behaviour4.515.6–
Theft and robbery0.98.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Agbrigg192.9▲ 7%
Pledwick139.9▼ 13%
Sandal137.9▼ 2%
Woolgreaves114.7▼ 28%
Sandal Magna107.7▲ 10%
Milnthorpe58.4▼ 24%
Walton40.2▲ 32%
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 Walton a safe area?

Walton had about 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 75 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by criminal damage (5) and anti-social behaviour (5).