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Ward · WakefieldUpdated March 2026Source: Police.ukfilter_list Violence & Sexual Offences

Crime Hotspots in Pontefract North

Street-level crime hotspots for Pontefract North ward in Wakefield. Showing Violence & Sexual Offences incidents only.

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Crime Rate
139.5
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#18
of 21 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+30.7%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences

Hotspot Map

Top 5 locations

Violence & Sexual Offences Hotspots

1
On or near Beastfair
6
2
On or near Crown And Anchor Yard
5
3
On or near Primrose Close
5
4
On or near West Avenue
5
5
On or near Valley Road
4
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →