Is Upper Wortley a good place to live?
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In Upper Wortley (LS12 9), recorded crime is 1943% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1943% above average
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Population
1,704
Recorded crime
5466.7
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS12 9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 70/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 45%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 797
Owned 32% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 35%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS12 9.
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Upper Wortley LS12 9: frequently asked questions
Is Upper Wortley LS12 9 a good place to live?
In Upper Wortley (LS12 9), recorded crime is 1943% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Upper Wortley LS12 9?
Recorded crime in Upper Wortley LS12 9 runs at 5466.7 per 1,000 properties, 1943% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Upper Wortley LS12 9 safe?
Crime in Upper Wortley LS12 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Upper Wortley LS12 9 runs at 5466.7 per 1,000 properties, 1943% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Upper Wortley LS12 9 a deprived area?
Upper Wortley LS12 9 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).