Wakefield East — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Yorkshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Covering : Ackworth, Airedale, Castleford, Ferry Fryston, Glasshoughton, Hemsworth, Knottingley, North Elmsall, Pontefract, South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Upton and surrounding areas.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 101
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use West Yorkshire Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
1,571 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (1,540): ▲ 31 (2%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences583 · 37%
- Anti-social behaviour210 · 13%
- Shoplifting167 · 11%
- Criminal damage and arson150 · 10%
- Public order100 · 6%
- Other theft97 · 6%
- Vehicle crime87 · 6%
- Burglary57 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
1,272 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect550 · 43%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified395 · 31%
- Awaiting court outcome195 · 15%
- Local resolution47 · 4%
- Further action is not in the public interest37 · 3%
- Offender given a caution29 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Nuisance and Anti-Social Bikes - We will continue to disrupt and target the use of off-road bikes and quad bikes being used anti-socially across Wakefield East, including those being used in the drugs supply network. We aim to do this through gathering community intelligence to informed operations with our Off-Road Bike Team. We plan to further target offenders by linking in with Vico Homes (and other housing providers) housing companies and Wakefield Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Officers. We encourage the public to report incidents of nuisance bikes, quad bikes and off road bikes on our online reporting form . Youth Anti-Social Behaviour - As we start heading towards springtime, we will continue to conduct high-visibility patrols in the key areas where youth anti-social behaviour is an issue. Working closely with Arriva and our Safer Travel officers to ensure that those young people causing issues at our bus stations are banned and dealt with appropriately. We will also continue to work with Wakefield Council and key partners to identify and proactively deal with offenders and utilise diversionary tactics where suitable. Theft from Shop - We will continue to target known shoplifters through proactive patrols and regular Contact Points in the area. Partnership work will continue with VICO Homes (& other Housing Providers) and Wakefield Council to address concerns, target the tenancy of offenders and support the community. We will also continue to work with the local shop owners and bigger retailers like Co-Op, B&M, Morrisons, and Tesco in gathering information.
Nuisance and Anti-Social Bikes - Partnership working continues with the Off-Road Bike team who are reporting high levels of seizures and positive outcomes. Community intelligence is being used to identify hotspot areas and divert patrols. We have now entered the summer period, when, historically issues start to increase due to the warmer weather and light nights. To combat this, our off road bike team will continue to be intelligence led when planning patrols. Officers have noted an increase in positive outcomes in recent months, which is only possibly because of the community working with us. there has been several operations conducted during the spring and these will continue through the summer months Youth Anti-Social Behaviour - Our officers continue to patrol areas that cause concern to our communities. Safer Travels officers are holding regular contact points at bus stations to engage with the community and improve relationships with Arriva staff. The ASB has changed drastically now we are into the lighter nights. We see an increase in youth related Anti Social Behaviour. Officers continue to use a variety of methods to engage with youths, dealing with any issues and offences appropriately. ASB is and always will be an issue, which we continue to deal with accordingly. PCSO's regularly attend at schools & youth clubs to educate the younger community on ASB and the negative impact of crime. Theft from Shop - Several offenders have been sentenced at court and Wakefield Council have successfully applied for Criminal Behaviour Orders on individuals. These orders carry certain conditions that grant Police powers of arrest if breached. Our officers continue their close relationships with local shops to ensure that partnership working leads to positive court outcomes. Officers have been conducting dedicated Town centre patrols, speaking to staff and shoppers and robustly dealing with shop theft suspects. Theft & ASB will always be an issue, regardless of the time of year. we will use the same tactics, a combination of crime prevention and targeting prolific offenders. The PSPO is now well in place and assists us be more robust. Dedicated patrols by Police Officers on foot continue and have been extremely successful.
Set: 2026-05-22
Public events & surgeries
Airedale & Ferry Fryston PACT Meeting - Friday 17th July 10am
2026-07-17 · The Hut, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Airedale & Ferry Fryston areas will be held at The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Ave, Castleford WF10 3ES 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.
Castleford & Glasshoughton PACT Meeting - Friday 17th July at 10.00
2026-07-17 · Castleford Library, Carlton Street, Castleford
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Castleford & Glasshoughton area will be held at Castleford Library, Carlton Street, Castleford WF10 1BB 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.
South Elmsall & South Kirkby PACT Meeting - Tuesday 21st July at 10:00am
2026-07-21 · Millennium Hall, Barnsley Road, Pontefract
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the South Elmsall & South Kirkby areas will be held at Millennium Hall, Barnsley Rd, South Elmsall WF9 2BJ 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.
Hemsworth, South Hiendley, Kinsley & Fitzwilliam PACT Meeting -Wednesday 22nd July 10.00am
2026-07-22 · Hemsworth Community Centre, Bullenshaw Lane, Hemsworth
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Hemsworth, South Hiendley, Kinsley & Fitzwilliam areas, will be held at Hemsworth Community Centre, Bullenshaw Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4NE 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.
Warwick Estate PACT Meeting - Tuesday 28th July 7pm
2026-07-28 · The Warwick Hut, 5 Pinewood Place, Knottingley
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Warwick Estate area will be held at The Warwick Hub, 5 Pinewood Place, Knottingley WF11 0QH 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.
Ackworth, North Elmsall & Upton PACT Meeting - Friday 31st July 10:30am
2026-07-31 · Upton Methodist Church, High Street, Pontefract
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ackworth, North Elmsall & Upton areas will be held at The Methodist Church, Upton 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.
Knottingley - Ferrybridge PACT Meeting - Tuesday 18th August. 6.30pm
2026-08-18 · Ferrybridge Community Centre, The square, Ferrybridge
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Knottingley - Ferrybridge ward will be held at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Circle, Pontefract. WF11 8PQ 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.
Pontefract South PACT Meeting - Wednesday 19th August 6pm
2026-08-19 · St Mary's Community Centre, The Circle, Pontefract
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract South area will be held at St Mary's Community Centre, Chequerfield, The Circle, Pontefract WF8 2AY 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.
Pontefract North PACT Meeting - Wednesday 19th August 6pm
2026-08-19 · Barracks Community Centre, Queens Avenue, Pontefract
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract North area will be held at Barracks Community Centre, Queens Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4SD 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.
Airedale & Ferry Fryston PACT Meeting - Friday 28th August 10am
2026-08-28 · The Hut, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Airedale & Ferry Fryston areas will be held at The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Ave, Castleford WF10 3ES 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.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Wakefield East (station)Jessop Street, Castleford, WF10 1DQ
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