Crime Rates at Morris Close, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5LE

Morris Close area has the 60th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 440th 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 Morris Close (WF9 5LE) in the last 12 months was 64.9 per 1,000 residents and was 9.7% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morris Close (WF9 5LE), the main crime hotspot is near Tombridge Crescent. Police recorded 81 crimes here, including 61 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.