Crime Rates at Forage Way, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1FA

Forage Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 135th 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 Forage Way (WF4 1FA) in the last 12 months was 27.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.3% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 16.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Forage Way (WF4 1FA), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Drive. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.