Is WF9 Safe?
Wakefield, South Elmsall
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Above average crime
WF9 has 29% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
194
4.35 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
5,431
121.8 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
26
22
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13
11
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11
15
11
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19
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Property types in WF9
Source: Census 2021 · 19,155 households
Detached 23%Semi-detached 49%Terraced 22%Flats 6%
Neighbourhood crime detail
WF9 sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.