Wakefield Central vs Osgoldcross

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Wakefield Central West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Osgoldcross North Yorkshire Police

      Wakefield Central vs Osgoldcross Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wakefield Central
      West Yorkshire Police
      8,945 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Osgoldcross
      North Yorkshire Police
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wakefield Central
      B Osgoldcross
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      8,945
      236
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,293
      404
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↓41.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wakefield Central
      B Osgoldcross
      Violent Crime
      3,703 ↓18%
      71 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      771 ↓16%
      62 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      518 ↓32%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      340 ↓23%
      19 ↓57%
      Burglary
      268 ↓30%
      19 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      522 ↓25%
      27 ↓37%
      Drugs
      453 ↓2%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      736 ↓29%
      6 ↓54%
      Robbery
      138 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      990 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      89 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      56 ↓35%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑3%
      3
      Other Crime
      257 ↓29%
      2 ↓83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Osgoldcross is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wakefield Central safer than Osgoldcross?

      Wakefield Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,945 crimes in the last 12 months. Osgoldcross has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 236 crimes. Osgoldcross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wakefield Central vs Osgoldcross?

      Wakefield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Osgoldcross shows -41.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross?

      In Wakefield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,703 incidents). In Osgoldcross, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross?

      Wakefield Central recorded 771 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Osgoldcross recorded 62. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Wakefield Central vs Osgoldcross?

      Violent crime in Wakefield Central totalled 3,703 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Osgoldcross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakefield Central recorded 11,293 crimes (now 8,945, a change of -20.8%). Osgoldcross recorded 404 crimes previously (now 236, -41.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Wakefield Central has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Osgoldcross has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross?

      Wakefield Central falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Osgoldcross is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Wakefield Central or Osgoldcross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wakefield Central and Osgoldcross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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