Safety in Pontefract

Pontefract in Yorkshire and The Humber scores 50/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

3,097

Rate per 1,000

139.0

1-year trend

-5.3%

3-year trend

-14.5%

5-year trend

+2.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

42

Per 1,000 residents

1.9

Data last updated: 15 August 2026