Crime Rates at Clayton Holt, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3RB

Clayton Holt area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Elmsall and South Kirkby , and the 302nd 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 Clayton Holt (WF9 3RB) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Clayton Holt (WF9 3RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millars Walk, where police recorded 106 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Grove Way (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.