Crime Rates at Harrison Close, Wakefield, WF1 3FE

Harrison Close area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East , and the 321st lowest crime rate of 1,126 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 Harrison Close (WF1 3FE) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 24.3% lower than the Stanley and Outwood East average (67.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 28.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harrison Close (WF1 3FE), the main crime hotspot is near Wicket Drive. Police recorded 115 crimes here, including 99 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.