Crime Rates at Meadow Vale, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 3TD

Meadow Vale area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East , and the 99th 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 Meadow Vale (WF1 3TD) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Meadow Vale (WF1 3TD), the main crime hotspot is near Queensbury Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.