Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026South Parade area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Parade (WF5 0EB) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average (76.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Parade (WF5 0EB), the main crime hotspot is near Westwood Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Horbury and South Ossett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Wheatings | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Wheatings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Westwood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | St Aiden'S Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Queen'S Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Wheatings | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Greenfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | The Wheatings | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | The Wheatings | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Queen'S Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Greenfield Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Haggs Hill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Junction Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Teall Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | South Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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