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Crime in Pledwick

Pledwick had 108 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 139.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

WF2, Wakefield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pledwick

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139.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 39 Apr 45 May 44 Jun 36 Jul 28 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pledwick. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3835%
anti-social behaviour1918%
vehicle crime1110%
public order109%
burglary87%
theft87%
other crime55%
criminal damage55%

Pledwick against Wakefield

TypePledwick per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence49.244.8▼ 33%
Burglary10.44.4–
Vehicle crime14.24.3▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour24.615.6▼ 14%
Theft and robbery11.78.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pledwick139.9▼ 13%
Sandal137.9▼ 2%
Newmillerdam137.5▲ 3%
Woolgreaves114.7▼ 28%
Kettlethorpe96.7▲ 6%
Chapelthorpe93.9▲ 14%
Milnthorpe58.4▼ 24%
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Pledwick a safe area?

Pledwick had about 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pledwick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and vehicle crime (11).