Total Crime Rate
64.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Elm Crescent 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 Elm Crescent (WF9 5LT) 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 Elm Crescent (WF9 5LT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New Street, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Carrgate (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hemsworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Carrgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Carrgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Milton Drive | Under investigation |
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