Crime Rates at Carr Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DB

Carr Lane area has the 59th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 1,126 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 Carr Lane (WF9 3DB) in the last 12 months was 64.4 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% lower 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -9.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Carr Lane (WF9 3DB), the main crime hotspot is near Vicarage Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.