Crime Rates at South Parade, Ossett, WF5 0EF

South Parade area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett , and the 416th lowest crime rate of 1,130 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 0EF) in the last 12 months was 62.7 per 1,000 residents and was 18.9% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average (77.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 48.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Parade (WF5 0EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westwood Road, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Manor Grove (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.