Crime Rates at George Street, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LR

George Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East , and the 34th 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 George Street (WF1 2LR) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Street (WF1 2LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rohaan Close, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near George Street (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.