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 May 2025 are around 331 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castleford Central and Glasshoughton crime rate of 6.91 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (6.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (-31.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stainburn Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • A639 with total crimes: 11
  • Sagar Street with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton has recorded 331 crimes with crime rate of 6.91 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castleford Central and Glasshoughton)CrimesRank (Castleford Central and Glasshoughton)CrimesRank (Castleford Central and Glasshoughton)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Airedale and Ferry Fryston168 112,427 102,489 7
Knottingley218 82,666 72,298 11
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
Normanton158 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20251
March 20257
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 375 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202527
February 202516
January 202516
December 202420
November 202426
October 202419
September 202431
August 202439
July 202432
June 202474
May 202418

A total of 1492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 2025114
March 2025112
February 202583
January 202598
December 2024102
November 2024102
October 202490
September 202496
August 2024117
July 2024123
June 2024230
May 2024104

A total of 242 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202510
March 202520
February 202517
January 202536
December 202423
November 202420
October 20248
September 20249
August 202420
July 202414
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 531 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202536
March 202547
February 202529
January 202531
December 202423
November 202437
October 202435
September 202431
August 202448
July 202447
June 202498
May 202442

A total of 692 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202563
March 202564
February 202545
January 202534
December 202440
November 202434
October 202446
September 202441
August 202456
July 202470
June 2024118
May 202438

A total of 304 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202535
February 202516
January 202522
December 202436
November 202424
October 202426
September 202410
August 202428
July 202419
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 297 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202527
February 202523
January 202515
December 202421
November 202414
October 202423
September 202429
August 202421
July 202429
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 466 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202530
February 202519
January 202514
December 202420
November 202439
October 202450
September 202411
August 202438
July 202452
June 202498
May 202436

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Castleford Central and Glasshoughton in May 2025

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

1. Stainburn Avenue (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. A639 (Map)
Total11
Other theft11
3. Sagar Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Back Wesley Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Colorado Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Welbeck Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Fulford Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
9. Aspen Way (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Front Street (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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