Crime Rates at Dunsley Terrace, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3ET

Dunsley Terrace area has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby , and the 244th 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 Dunsley Terrace (WF9 3ET) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.3% lower than the South Elmsall and South Kirkby average (141.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dunsley Terrace (WF9 3ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millars Walk, where police recorded 106 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Saxon Avenue (39 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.