Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rose Farm Rise area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rose Farm Rise (WF6 2PL) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 86.0% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average (121.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rose Farm Rise (WF6 2PL), the main crime hotspot is near Hey'S Buildings. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Altofts and Whitwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hey'S Buildings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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