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Crime Rates in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton, ward

Crime Rate

196

196

Average 6/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 05.02.2026

Annual total crime rate in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward) is 196 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward) is located within Wakefield (borough). Annual total crime rate in Wakefield (borough) is 127 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 2/10 or low
  • 4/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium
  • 7/10 or high
  • 8/10 or high

Crime rates in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward) by type

Violence and sexual offences 65.4 6/10
Shoplifting 24.7 5/10
Other theft 21.3 7/10
Anti-social behaviour 18.3 5/10
Public order 15.2 6/10
Vehicle crime 14.1 8/10
Criminal damage and arson 11.9 6/10
Burglary 8.98 7/10
Other crime 5.75 6/10
Drugs 4.88 4/10
Robbery 1.64 4/10
Possession of weapons 1.43 5/10
Theft from the person 1.21 3/10
Bicycle theft 0.952 2/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Above are annual crime rates in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (ward), Wakefield (local authority district) and Yorkshire and The Humber (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population
  • Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
    ward
  • Wakefield
    LAD
  • Yorkshire and The Humber
    region

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Data source: data.police.uk

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

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