Crime Rate in Pontefract North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontefract North

The total recorded crimes in Pontefract North, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontefract North crime rate of 11.20 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 North, encompassing approximately 24,637 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (13.08% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
Pontefract North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Road with total crimes: 13
  • Finkle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 8

How safe is Pontefract North?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Pontefract North reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 3,459 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontefract North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Pontefract North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,453 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontefract North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Pontefract North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pontefract North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pontefract North has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 11.20 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Pontefract North crimes were 3,459. The crime rate of Pontefract North in 2024 was 140.40 (year) or 11.70 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontefract North were around 3,453 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.15 (year) or 11.68 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontefract North)CrimesRank (Pontefract North)CrimesRank (Pontefract North)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
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
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (122 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 380 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202530
February 202540
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 202430
September 202425
August 202443
July 202431
June 202460
May 202421

A total of 1549 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 119.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 2025107
March 2025110
February 202580
January 2025108
December 2024109
November 2024103
October 202496
September 2024110
August 2024122
July 2024124
June 2024246
May 2024113

A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510
January 202515
December 202417
November 202416
October 202421
September 202422
August 202433
July 202420
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 338 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202513
March 202515
February 202518
January 202511
December 202420
November 202420
October 202438
September 202426
August 202440
July 202440
June 202450
May 202419

A total of 524 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202539
March 202531
February 202521
January 202514
December 202436
November 202434
October 202443
September 202452
August 202456
July 202466
June 202468
May 202439

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202514
February 20254
January 202512
December 202410
November 202415
October 202418
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 202412
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 202413
October 20247
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Pontefract North in May 2025

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

1. Valley Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Finkle Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Queen'S Square (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Back Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
7. Millbeck View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
8. De Lacy Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
9. Hardistry-Le-Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
10. Northfield Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2

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