Crime Rates at Elm Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AF

Elm Close area has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 393rd 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 Elm Close (WF8 3AF) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 16.2% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 10 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 Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elm Close (WF8 3AF), the main crime hotspot is near Applewood Gardens. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.