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Burglary Rates in Altofts and Whitwood

Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Altofts and Whitwood recorded 135 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 57% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

135

5.32 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,927

154.9 per 1,000 residents

57% above the UK average8% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Altofts and Whitwood rank?

Within Wakefield

9 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

86th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

19
10
15
8
7
13
17
5
15
9
6
11
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1357
35%
Other Crime
1254
32%
Anti-social Behaviour
373
9%
Shoplifting
306
8%
Vehicle Crime
258
7%
Drug Offences
199
5%
Burglary
135
3%
Robbery
35
1%
Theft from Person
10
0%

Property mix in Altofts and Whitwood

Source: Census 2021 · 11,053 households

Detached 23%Semi-detached 39%Terraced 29%Flats 9%

The most common property type in Altofts and Whitwood is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Altofts and Whitwood homeowners

Most homes in Altofts and Whitwood are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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