Crime Rates at Pontefract, WF8 1PZ

This area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Pontefract North , and the 61st 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 This (WF8 1PZ) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 88.3% lower than the Pontefract North average (146.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -97.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode WF8 1PZ, the main crime hotspot is near Valley Road. Police recorded 126 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.