Crime Rates at Beech Close, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LT

Beech Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby , and the 390th 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 Beech Close (WF9 3LT) in the last 12 months was 60.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.4% lower 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 Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 20.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beech Close (WF9 3LT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hemsworth Road, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mill Lane Villas (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.