Crime Rates at Cambridge Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AP

Cambridge Street area has the 25th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 244th highest crime rate of 1,130 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 Cambridge Street (WF9 2AP) in the last 12 months was 171.4 per 1,000 residents and was 108.4% 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 122.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 76.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cambridge Street (WF9 2AP), the main crime hotspot is near Harrow Street. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.