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Crime in Pontefract

Pontefract had 1,121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 136 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

WF8, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pontefract

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136crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common381 in 3 months

Month by month

351 Mar 346 Apr 353 May 326 Jun 409 Jul 386 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pontefract. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence38134%
anti-social behaviour20118%
shoplifting16515%
criminal damage918%
public order726%
theft615%
burglary363%
other crime313%

Pontefract against Wakefield

TypePontefract per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence46.244.8▼ 13%
Burglary4.44.4▲ 29%
Vehicle crime34.3▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour24.415.6▲ 29%
Theft and robbery10.88.2▲ 56%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Glasshoughton161.9▲ 13%
Pontefract136▲ 7%
Ferrybridge123.9▲ 10%
Purston Jaglin98.3▼ 7%
Carleton85.9▲ 9%
Darrington64.1▲ 150%
North Featherstone58.5▼ 33%
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 Pontefract a safe area?

Pontefract had about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pontefract?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (381), followed by anti-social behaviour (201) and shoplifting (165).