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Crime in Whitwood

Whitwood had 1,114 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 168.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

WF10, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whitwood

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168.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common400 in 3 months

Month by month

389 Mar 372 Apr 371 May 400 Jun 375 Jul 339 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence40036%
public order12611%
anti-social behaviour12211%
shoplifting989%
theft888%
criminal damage837%
vehicle crime434%
drugs394%

Whitwood against Wakefield

TypeWhitwood per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence60.444.8▼ 1%
Burglary5.94.4▼ 20%
Vehicle crime6.54.3▲ 34%
Anti-social behaviour18.415.6▲ 12%
Theft and robbery17.58.2▼ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitwood168.2▼ 2%
Castleford164.3▲ 5%
Micklefields136.4▼ 22%
Cutsyke113.7▼ 7%
Hopetown101.2▼ 21%
North Featherstone58.5▼ 33%
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 Whitwood a safe area?

Whitwood had about 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (400), followed by public order (126) and anti-social behaviour (122).