Crime Rates at Beech Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2LS

Beech Street area has the 17th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 212th 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 Beech Street (WF9 2LS) in the last 12 months was 176.9 per 1,000 residents and was 146.1% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 105.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beech Street (WF9 2LS), the main crime hotspot is near North Avenue. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.