Crime Rates at Broadowler Lane, Ossett, WF5 0QJ

Broadowler Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett , and the 94th 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 Broadowler Lane (WF5 0QJ) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.0% lower than the Ossett average (87.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broadowler Lane (WF5 0QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Broadgate. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.