Crime Rates at Meadway, Streethouse, Pontefract, WF7 6DU

Meadway area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 378th lowest crime rate of 1,126 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 Meadway (WF7 6DU) in the last 12 months was 58.6 per 1,000 residents and was 46.0% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average (108.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 43.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Meadway (WF7 6DU), the main crime hotspot is near Meadway. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.