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

Forage Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 100th lowest crime rate of 1,130 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 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (82.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -44.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Forage Way (WF4 1FA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Street, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bedford Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.