Crime Rate in Pontefract South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontefract South

The total recorded crimes in Pontefract South, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontefract South crime rate of 5.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (2.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pontefract South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 12
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Pontefract South has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontefract South)CrimesRank (Pontefract South)CrimesRank (Pontefract South)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Airedale and Ferry Fryston184 112,427 102,489 7
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Featherstone219 82,598 82,384 9
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Normanton170 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

Pontefract South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202575
May 202570
April 202539
March 202561
February 202546
January 202543
December 202456
November 202446
October 202465
September 202468
August 202441

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20258
April 20259
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202416

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202521
May 202518
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Pontefract South in July 2025

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

1. Chequers Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Eastbourne Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
3. Green Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Westbourne Mount (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
6. Willow Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Carleton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. The Mount (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Harewood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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