Smart Alarms

Burglary Rates in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

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

Free quotesNo obligationCertified installer networkGDPR compliant

South Elmsall and South Kirkby recorded 86 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 27% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

Worried about burglary in South Elmsall and South Kirkby?

Get matched with certified home security installers in a few questions. Free quotes, no sales pressure.

Get My Free Quotes

Burglaries (12 months)

86

4.29 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,620

130.6 per 1,000 residents

27% above the UK average26% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does South Elmsall and South Kirkby rank?

Within Wakefield

13 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

78th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
7
8
5
11
5
3
2
9
7
12
6
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
1164
44%
Other Crime
690
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
255
10%
Shoplifting
216
8%
Vehicle Crime
123
5%
Burglary
86
3%
Drug Offences
48
2%
Robbery
28
1%
Theft from Person
10
0%

Property mix in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Source: Census 2021 · 8,562 households

Detached 20%Semi-detached 50%Terraced 24%Flats 7%

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

Get Free Quotes

Worried about burglary in South Elmsall and South Kirkby?

Compare free quotes from certified installers. Just a few questions, no obligation.

Your property

What type of property are you securing?

Free quotesNo obligationCertified installersGDPR compliant

What this means for South Elmsall and South Kirkby homeowners

Most homes in South Elmsall and South Kirkby 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
Get My Free Quotes

Home security in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

See recommended alarm setups, wireless and monitored options, and the certified installers covering South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

See home security options in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Check your home security options in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Get matched with certified installers in a few questions. Free quotes, no sales pressure.

Get My Free Quotes

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.

Get My Free Quotes