Crime Rates at Bronte Close, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2FE

Bronte Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood , and the 160th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

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 Bronte Close (WF3 2FE) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average (74.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 6 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bronte Close (WF3 2FE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ripley Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Abbey Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.