Total Crime Rate
172.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Andrews Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Stanley and Outwood East , and the 239th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Andrews Close (WF1 4JN) in the last 12 months was 172.6 per 1,000 residents and was 131.1% 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 78.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Andrews Close (WF1 4JN), the main crime hotspot is near Bar Lane. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 18 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Bar Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bar Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bar Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bar Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bar Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St Annes Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haywood Drive | Under investigation |
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