Overall Crime Rate Of 146.1 Crimes Per 1000 People
One of Yorkshire’s more historic market towns, Pontefract’s history dates back as far as the Stone Age, and in that time has undergone multiple renaissances, from the inspiration for a Shakespearean castle, to a thriving modern town. Unfortunately, with those large-scale changes came an inflated crime rate which currently sits at 146.1 crimes per 1000 residents.
Violent crime (2099 incidents) and public order offences (665 incidents) are the most prevalent issues for the town, but it’s Pontefract’s rate of shoplifting (369 incidents) that’s arguably just as concerning, especially as it’s more than 60% higher than the regional average.