Crime Rates at George Close, Ossett, WF5 9LS

George Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett , and the 528th 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 Close (WF5 9LS) in the last 12 months was 79.1 per 1,000 residents and was 9.5% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Close (WF5 9LS), the main crime hotspot is near Denholme Drive. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.