Total Crime Rate
79.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broomhall Avenue area has the 57th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East , and the 531st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broomhall Avenue (WF1 2BB) in the last 12 months was 79.7 per 1,000 residents and was 6.7% higher than the Stanley and Outwood East average (74.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 43.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broomhall Avenue (WF1 2BB), the main crime hotspot is near Coronation Street. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stanley and Outwood East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coronation Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coronation Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coronation Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prince Albert Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bowling Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coronation Street | Under investigation |
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