Total Crime Rate
206.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rosedale Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 172nd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rosedale Close (WF9 1NB) in the last 12 months was 206.2 per 1,000 residents and was 150.6% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (82.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 39 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 44 (≈ 135.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rosedale Close (WF9 1NB), the main crime hotspot is near Rosedale Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Jans Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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