Crime Rates at Chapel Garth, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7NQ

Chapel Garth area has the 59th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 467th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Garth (WF7 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 104.2 per 1,000 residents and was 26.7% 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 21 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 ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 62.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Garth (WF7 7NQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barnsley Road, where police recorded 35 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beverley Garth (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.