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Crime in Wheldon

Wheldon had 384 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 166 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

WF10, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wheldon

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166crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common144 in 3 months

Month by month

115 Mar 117 Apr 127 May 150 Jun 99 Jul 135 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14438%
anti-social behaviour5214%
public order4311%
criminal damage359%
shoplifting318%
vehicle crime246%
theft195%
other crime123%

Wheldon against Wakefield

TypeWheldon per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence62.344.8▲ 4%
Burglary4.34.4▼ 29%
Vehicle crime10.44.3▲ 71%
Anti-social behaviour22.515.6▼ 13%
Theft and robbery10.88.2▲ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wheldon166▲ 7%
Castleford164.3▲ 5%
Glasshoughton161.9▲ 13%
Airedale161.8▲ 19%
Brotherton57▲ 22%
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 Wheldon a safe area?

Wheldon had about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wheldon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (144), followed by anti-social behaviour (52) and public order (43).