Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ouchthorpe Lane area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East , and the 261st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ouchthorpe Lane (WF1 3HT) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 44.2% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average (74.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 36.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ouchthorpe Lane (WF1 3HT), the main crime hotspot is near Hatfeild View. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stanley and Outwood East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hatfeild View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hatfeild View | Under investigation |
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