Safest Areas in Pontefract
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Pontefract recorded 139 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
139
4.03 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
+19%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Pontefract
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Pontefract North
Pontefract South
Burglary hotspots in Pontefract
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Pontefract South
Pontefract North
About Pontefract
Population
34,534
Households
15,117
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What this means for Pontefract homeowners
Wherever you live in Pontefract, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.