Crime in Dewsbury East, Kirklees
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3Burglary: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 8 | 8 |
| On or near Back Nelson Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 3 | 7 |
| On or near Bank Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Other crime: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Railway Street Map | Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Corporation Street Map | Drugs: 2Public order: 2Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Princess Crescent Map | Robbery: 2Shoplifting: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Lumley Road Map | Shoplifting: 4 | 4 |
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Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour including youths abusing members of the public and the illegal use of motor bikes in the local parks and various areas of Wakefield West.
We aim to reduce these incidents by providing high visibility patrols in the area, working with Wakefield Council and key partners to identify and proactively deal with offenders, and setting up days off action with the off-road bike team.
You can report anti-social behaviour to us by using our online reporting system or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
Anti-social behaviour continues to be a problem in localised areas within the West NPT area.
The more rural areas suffer from off-road bikes, and we have also seen the increased use of electric bikes being used in anti-social ways.
The Off Road bike Team have increased their staffing, and will be deploying in more areas over the coming months to tackle this issue.
Actioned: 10 Apr 2026
Vehicle Crime
With the darker nights we have seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicle offences, often with insecure vehicles being the target.
We urge all vehicle owners not to leave belongings on display, and to always lock their vehicles.
We will be carrying out checks in residential areas and will notify vehicle owners if any are found to be insecure.
As well as putting offenders through the criminal justice system, the team will work alongside the local authority to secure Criminal Behaviour Orders on any persons arrested for committing Vehicle Crime.
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
There has been a recent increase in the keyless theft of motor vehicles, especially Transit Vans.
Work is ongoing to identify the suspects involved, and crime prevention advice has been circulated via Community Alert.
The teams will be running engagement events in the coming months to encourage the public to sign up to community alert.
Vehicle owners are advised to check they have locked and secured their vehicles and also consider purchasing a ‘faraday’ bag to keep keyless fob’s inside to prevent thefts.
Actioned: 10 Apr 2026
Anti-social vehicle use and speeding
We will increase patrols in identified areas of demand and run speeding operations at these locations, taking positive action against offenders.
We continue to provide high visibility patrols to disrupt ‘car meets’ in the area to reduce speeding and anti-social vehicles use.
Work is ongoing with partners to resolve the issue in the longer term and there is a Public Spaces Protection Order in place on Tuscany Way, Altofts.
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
Although the number of overall car meets has declined, we have seen a recent increase in calls for service as the car meets pass through the district.
Wakefield NPT officers have issued several tickets for breach of PSPO – mainly at Xscape, Castleford, as well as sending over 100 warning letters to vehicle owners.
The teams will continue the enforcement across the district.
Actioned: 10 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
PACT Meeting – Ossett 16th June 2026 11am
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ossett & Gawthorpe areas will be held at New Spring Church, Ossett on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the date & time stated.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
New Spring Church, Ossett
PACT Meeting – Horbury 18th June 2026 6pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Horbury area will be held at Horbury Methodist Church on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the date & time stated.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Horbury Methodist Church, High Street, Wakefield
PACT Meeting – Crigglestone 19th June 2026 7pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for Crigglestone & surrounding areas will be held at Crigglestone Village Institute Hall on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the date & time stated.
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Crigglestone Village Institute Hall, High St, Crigglestone, Wakefield
PACT Meeting - Featherstone Tuesday 23nd June at 7pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Featherstone area will be held at Featherstone Community Centre, Victoria Street, Featherstone, WF7 5BB on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
featherstone community centre, Victoria Street, Featherstone
PACT Meeting - Altofts & Whitwood - Wednesday 24th June 7pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Altoft & Whitwood areas will be held at West Yorkshire Police Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton
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