Wakefield West — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Yorkshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Covering: Agbrigg, Altofts, Crigglestone, Crofton, Featherstone, Horbury, Kettlethorpe, Normanton, Ossett, Outwood, Ryhill, Sandal, Stanley, Walton, Whitwood, Wrenthorpe 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
1,323 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (1,362): ▼ 39 (3%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences567 · 43%
- Anti-social behaviour192 · 15%
- Public order129 · 10%
- Criminal damage and arson97 · 7%
- Other theft90 · 7%
- Vehicle crime64 · 5%
- Shoplifting49 · 4%
- Other crime39 · 3%
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
1,007 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect490 · 49%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified300 · 30%
- Awaiting court outcome124 · 12%
- Further action is not in the public interest32 · 3%
- Local resolution28 · 3%
- Offender given a caution19 · 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
Vehicle Crime We have seen an increase in Theft of Motor Vehicles particularly high value vehicles, from local beauty spots including Newmillerdam and Anglers Country Park. We now have a dedicated team looking into these offences, tracking patterns across the district and building an intelligence picture which we will be able to use to identify offenders. We are raising awareness of this type of crime on our social media pages and we will soon be doing leaflet drops in the hot-spot locations with advice leaflets for motorists left on windscreens.
Set: 2026-06-01
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.
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.
Set: 2026-06-01
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 .
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.
Set: 2026-06-01
Public events & surgeries
PACT Meeting – Ossett 28th July 2026 7pm
2026-07-28 · New Spring Church, Ossett
The 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.
PACT Meeting – Horbury 30th July 2026 11am
2026-07-30 · Horbury Methodist Church, High Street, Ossett
The 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.
PACT Meeting - Featherstone Tuesday 4th August at 7pm
2026-08-04 · featherstone community centre, Victoria Street, Featherstone
The 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.
PACT Meeting Altofts & Whitwood - Wednesday 5th August. 7pm
2026-08-05 · Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton
The 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.
PACT Meeting - Normanton Thursday 6th August. 7pm
2026-08-06 · Normanton Fire Station, 38 - 39 Princess Street, Normanton
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Normanton area will be held at Normanton Fire Station, 38-39 Princess St, Normanton WF6 1AB 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.
PACT Meeting – Havercroft & Ryhill 11th August 2026 6pm
2026-08-11 · Havercroft & Ryhill Learning Centre, Mulberry Place, Wakefield
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for Havercroft & Ryhill will be held at Havercroft & Ryhill Learning Centre 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.
PACT Meeting – Netherton 11th August 2026 7pm
2026-08-11 · Netherton Village Hall, Wakefield
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for Netherton & surrounding areas will be held at west Netherton Village 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.
PACT Meeting – Crigglestone 12th August 2026 7.30pm
2026-08-12 · Crigglestone Village Hall, High Street, Wakefield
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Crigglestone area will be held at Crigglestone Village Institue 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.
PACT Meeting – Outwood, Stanley & Wrenthorpe 18th August 2026 5.45pm
2026-08-18 · Outwood & District WMC, Ledger Lane, Wakefield
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Outwood, Stanley & Wrenthrope areas will be held at Outwood & District Working Men's Club, Ledger 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 date & time stated.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Wakefield West (station)West Yorkshire Police - Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton, WF6 1FD
Nearby teams in West Yorkshire Police
All West Yorkshire Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with West Yorkshire Police.