Crime Rates at Wentbridge, Pontefract, WF8 3JP

This area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 324th 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 3JP) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 29.0% 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 6 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 7 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

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