Crime Rate in Pontefract South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontefract South

The total recorded crimes in Pontefract South, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontefract South crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Pontefract South, encompassing approximately 25,679 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (79.49% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Pontefract South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 18
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 5
  • Chequerfield Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pontefract South?

To understand the safety of Pontefract South, we need to analyze Pontefract South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Pontefract South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 1563 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontefract South recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Pontefract South had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 1,407 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontefract South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Pontefract South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Pontefract South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pontefract South has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Pontefract South crimes were 1,563. The crime rate of Pontefract South in 2024 was 60.87 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontefract South were around 1,407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.79 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontefract South)CrimesRank (Pontefract South)CrimesRank (Pontefract South)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Airedale and Ferry Fryston168 112,427 102,489 7
Knottingley218 82,666 72,298 11
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
Normanton158 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Pontefract South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 748 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202539
March 202561
February 202546
January 202543
December 202456
November 202446
October 202465
September 202468
August 202441
July 202462
June 202490
May 202461

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202416
July 202421
June 202438
May 202437

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20244
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Pontefract South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pontefract South postcode area is presented below.

1. Chequers Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order1
2. Woodland View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chequerfield Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Chequerfield Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Rookhill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
6. Carleton Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. The Woodlands (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Monument Lane (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cliff Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Friarwood Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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