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Burglary Rates in Wakefield Rural

Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

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

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Wakefield Rural recorded 50 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 16% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

50

2.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,297

73.3 per 1,000 residents

16% below the UK average51% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Wakefield Rural rank?

Within Wakefield

19 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

53th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
1
3
3
1
7
4
9
2
3
6
4
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
616
47%
Other Crime
322
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
180
14%
Vehicle Crime
90
7%
Burglary
50
4%
Drug Offences
21
2%
Shoplifting
8
1%
Theft from Person
6
0%
Robbery
4
0%

Property mix in Wakefield Rural

Source: Census 2021 · 7,683 households

Detached 33%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 16%Flats 4%

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

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What this means for Wakefield Rural homeowners

Most homes in Wakefield Rural 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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