Crime Rates at Holmsley Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3JF

Holmsley Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby , and the 258th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Holmsley Lane (WF9 3JF) in the last 12 months was 157.7 per 1,000 residents and was 25.0% higher than the South Elmsall and South Kirkby average (126.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 58 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 60 (≈ 135.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holmsley Lane (WF9 3JF), the main crime hotspot is near Saxon Avenue. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.