Ackworth Crime Overview
Ackworth is among the top 5 safest small towns in West Yorkshire, and is the 38th safest overall out of West Yorkshire's 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ackworth in 2020 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 119% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 104 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ackworth is the 366th safest small town, and the 3,324th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2018, Ackworth was the worst small town in West Yorkshire for robbery, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.25 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2018 was also a bad month for Ackworth residents, when it was West Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for theft from the person, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.50 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Ackworth are violence and sexual offences, with 161 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 2.5% lower than 2019's figure of 165 offences and a difference of 0.50 from 2019's crime rate of 21. Ackworth's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Ackworth to other towns and cities
See how Ackworth shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Ackworth and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Ackworth Crime Map
Crime in Ackworth Compared To West Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Ackworth This Year
| Ackworth | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 36 | 4.53 | 48,240 | 20.68 | 357% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 1,762 | 0.76 | 485% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.14 | 15,102 | 6.47 | 106% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 29 | 3.65 | 25,487 | 10.93 | 199% safer |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.13 | 8,343 | 3.58 | 217% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 1.13 | 6,613 | 2.84 | 151% safer |
| Other Theft | 43 | 5.41 | 16,370 | 7.02 | 30% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.38 | 2,120 | 0.91 | 139% safer |
| Public Order | 40 | 5.03 | 30,328 | 13.00 | 158% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.13 | 2,443 | 1.05 | 708% safer |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.53 | 11,647 | 4.99 | 10% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 21 | 2.64 | 13,660 | 5.86 | 122% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 161 | 20.25 | 107,157 | 45.94 | 127% safer |
Ackworth Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley | 231 | 26.73 | 78% safer |
| Ripponden | 304 | 38.83 | 22% safer |
| Crigglestone | 405 | 41.36 | 15% safer |
| Denby Dale | 717 | 42.89 | 11% safer |
| Ackworth | 378 | 47.55 | - |
| Clayton | 402 | 47.82 | 0.56% more dangerous |
| Ilkley | 733 | 49.49 | 3.9% more dangerous |
| Silsden | 427 | 51.09 | 7% more dangerous |
| Garforth | 739 | 51.09 | 7% more dangerous |
| Otley | 706 | 51.23 | 7% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Ackworth
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Ackworth
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Millstone Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Gordonsfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Town End Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Town End Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hardakers Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Barnsley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Chapel Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Westfield Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Westfield Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Madison Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Hundhill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Doncaster Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Fothergill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Fothergill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near York Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Bell Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Ackworth Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8 | 9 | 11 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.25 | 0.38 | - | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.4 | 4.0 | 6 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.63 | 0.38 | 0.25 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 16 | 9 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.38 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 3.6 | 5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.13 | 0.63 | 0.13 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.6 | 2.5 | 5 | 4.5 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | Getting worse |
Changes In Ackworth's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Ackworth to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ackworth | 47.55 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 30% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 39% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 43% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 45% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 51% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 54% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 65% more dangerous |
Crime in Ackworth's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth & Darrington | 578 | 52 | First |
Crime in Ackworth During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ackworth change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Ackworth saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson. Ackworth saw a large fall in burglary during October, when it fell by 86% compared to October in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Ackworth's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -67% | +100% | -50% | +75% | -78% | - | -78% | -82% | +25% | +200% |
| Burglary | - | -50% | -50% | -75% | -50% | -75% | -75% | -86% | -60% | -80% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | -33% | -50% | +133% | -50% | +200% | +100% | -40% | +300% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | -75% | +200% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -33% | -40% | +100% | -83% | - | +17% | +33% | - | -50% | -33% |
| Public Order | +150% | - | -20% | +75% | +50% | +50% | -60% | -86% | -50% | -80% |
| Shoplifting | +150% | -67% | - | - | - | - | -50% | -75% | +20% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -60% | -67% | +150% | -60% | - | - | -60% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -12% | -56% | -13% | +29% | -45% | +64% | +200% | -33% | -25% | +80% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ackworth
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Ackworth's local territorial police force is the West Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Ackworth?
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The most common crimes in Ackworth are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Ackworth?
Ackworth's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021