Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton , and the 112th 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 George Lane (WF4 2NL) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 65.7% lower than the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average (64.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Lane (WF4 2NL), the main crime hotspot is near Keeper Lane, with 7 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Crofton, Ryhill and Walton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Keeper Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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