Total Crime Rate
152.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
92.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Portland Croft area has the 27th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Pontefract North , and the 274th 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 Portland Croft (WF8 4SN) in the last 12 months was 152.3 per 1,000 residents and was 4.2% higher than the Pontefract North average (146.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 13.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 92.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portland Croft (WF8 4SN), the main crime hotspot is near Camp Rise. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pontefract North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hardistry Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | New Park View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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