Crime Rates at Rufford Close, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2PS

Rufford Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton , and the 374th 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 Rufford Close (WF4 2PS) in the last 12 months was 55.9 per 1,000 residents and was 12.6% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 45.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rufford Close (WF4 2PS), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.