Total Crime Rate
102.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pontefract Road area has the 61st highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 476th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pontefract Road (WF7 7EL) in the last 12 months was 102.2 per 1,000 residents and was 24.2% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (82.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 68.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 253.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pontefract Road (WF7 7EL), the main crime hotspot is near Lamprey Gardens. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lamprey Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lamprey Gardens | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Cuthbert'S Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lamprey Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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