Crime Rates at Elmsdale Close, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2JS

Elmsdale Close area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 266th lowest crime rate of 1,130 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 Elmsdale Close (WF9 2JS) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 48.5% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elmsdale Close (WF9 2JS), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.