Crime Rates at Wentbridge, Pontefract, WF8 3JJ

This area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 396th highest crime rate of 1,126 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 This (WF8 3JJ) in the last 12 months was 115.9 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% higher 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 Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 51.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode WF8 3JJ, the main crime hotspot is near Wentbridge Lane, with 10 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.