Total Crime Rate
94.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ryegrass Gardens area has the 40th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 513th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ryegrass Gardens (WF10 5UD) in the last 12 months was 94.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average (121.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 56.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ryegrass Gardens (WF10 5UD), the main crime hotspot is near Netherfield Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Altofts and Whitwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cherry Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunniwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cherry Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Blossom Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Birchen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marsh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Carr Beck View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunniwood Close | Under investigation |
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