WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

Pontefract North Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Pontefract North, localized within wakefield.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

8.2per 1k

Total Population

24,637

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences96

Anti-social Behaviour24

Shoplifting17

Other Theft11

Burglary10

Criminal Damage & Arson9

Public Order9

Other Crime8

Vehicle Crime7

Drug Offences5

Robbery3

Theft from Person2

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 6Anti-social behaviour: 3	9
On or near Beastfair Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1	8
On or near Baxtergate Map	Anti-social behaviour: 5Other crime: 1Other theft: 1	7
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Northfield Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 1	6
On or near Finkle Street Map	Shoplifting: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	6
On or near Knight Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Askam Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Queen'S Square Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Back Street Map	Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1	3