Crime Rate in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

The total recorded crimes in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castleford Central and Glasshoughton crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Castleford Central and Glasshoughton, encompassing approximately 47,876 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (134) incidents (36.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A639 with total crimes: 27
  • Smawthorne Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Maltkiln Lane with total crimes: 11

How safe is Castleford Central and Glasshoughton?

To understand the safety of Castleford Central and Glasshoughton, we need to analyze Castleford Central and Glasshoughton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Castleford Central and Glasshoughton reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 4,402 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castleford Central and Glasshoughton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Castleford Central and Glasshoughton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 3,232 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castleford Central and Glasshoughton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Castleford Central and Glasshoughton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton has recorded 359 crimes with crime rate of 7.50 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Castleford Central and Glasshoughton crimes were 4,402. The crime rate of Castleford Central and Glasshoughton in 2024 was 91.94 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton were around 3,232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.51 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castleford Central and Glasshoughton)CrimesRank (Castleford Central and Glasshoughton)CrimesRank (Castleford Central and Glasshoughton)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Airedale and Ferry Fryston184 112,427 102,489 7
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Featherstone219 82,598 82,384 9
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Normanton170 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South142 161,563 171,407 19
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 134 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (114 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (63 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (112 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 202598
May 2025121
April 2025114
March 2025112
February 202583
January 202598
December 2024102
November 2024102
October 202490
September 202496
August 2024117

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202530
April 202529
March 202530
February 202519
January 202514
December 202420
November 202439
October 202450
September 202411
August 202438

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 278 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202514
May 202518
April 202516
March 202535
February 202516
January 202522
December 202436
November 202424
October 202426
September 202410
August 202428

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 202512
April 20251
March 20257
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 541 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202542
May 202543
April 202563
March 202564
February 202545
January 202534
December 202440
November 202434
October 202446
September 202441
August 202456

A total of 413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202523
May 202527
April 202536
March 202547
February 202529
January 202531
December 202423
November 202437
October 202435
September 202431
August 202448

A total of 205 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202524
April 202510
March 202520
February 202517
January 202536
December 202423
November 202420
October 20248
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 316 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202529
May 202527
April 202530
March 202527
February 202516
January 202516
December 202420
November 202426
October 202419
September 202431
August 202439

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202515
April 202516
March 202527
February 202523
January 202515
December 202421
November 202414
October 202423
September 202429
August 202421

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Castleford Central and Glasshoughton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton postcode area is presented below.

1. A639 (Map)
Total27
Other theft23
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Smawthorne Lane (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order1
3. Maltkiln Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Colorado Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sagar Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Back Wesley Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Robin Hood Street (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Aspen Way (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Castleford Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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