Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbey Gardens area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Pontefract North , and the 32nd 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 Abbey Gardens (WF8 1TE) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 91.8% lower than the Pontefract North average (146.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbey Gardens (WF8 1TE), the main crime hotspot is near Midgley Rise. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pontefract North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Waterfall Fold | Under investigation |
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