Crime Rates at Parkinson Close, Wakefield, WF1 4NR

Parkinson Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Wakefield East , and the 285th 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 Parkinson Close (WF1 4NR) in the last 12 months was 45.9 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% lower than the Wakefield East average (217.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parkinson Close (WF1 4NR), the main crime hotspot is near Parkhill Crescent. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.