Total Crime Rate
67.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Data Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby , and the 453rd 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 Data Drive (WF9 3FD) in the last 12 months was 67.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 43.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 95.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Data Drive (WF9 3FD), the main crime hotspot is near Park/Open Space. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South Elmsall and South Kirkby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
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