Total Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shelley Court area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett , and the 306th 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 Shelley Court (WF4 5QD) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.5% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average (77.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shelley Court (WF4 5QD), the main crime hotspot is near Old Crown Road. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Horbury and South Ossett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lacey Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Knave Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Crown Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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