Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Houndhill Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Featherstone , and the 299th 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 Houndhill Lane (WF7 5AT) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Featherstone average (132.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Houndhill Lane (WF7 5AT), the main crime hotspot is near Leatham Crescent. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Featherstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Leatham Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pontefract Road | Under investigation |
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