Crime Rates at Oxford Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2ER

Oxford Street area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 353rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Oxford Street (WF9 2ER) in the last 12 months was 132.6 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% 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 42 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 52 (≈ 81.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oxford Street (WF9 2ER), the main crime hotspot is near Miners Mews. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.