Crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton: statistics, rates and trends
973 crimes were recorded in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton at a glance
- Crime trends in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- Types of crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- Crofton, Ryhill and Walton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- Demographics of Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- Questions about crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (437), anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage and arson (84) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 973 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.4 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,600 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton of any year here (973 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 973 | 62.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,005 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,222 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,338 | 85.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,164 | 74.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,132 | 72.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,215 | 77.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,315 | 84.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,165 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded notably more other crime (55% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (53% below) and other theft (41% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 41 to 57 and vehicle crime rose from 54 to 65, while other theft fell from 71 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 28.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Other theft | 59 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +39% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +16% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield South | 2,158 | 130.5 | +109% |
| Hemsworth | 2,013 | 116.7 | +87% |
| Featherstone | 2,228 | 120.4 | +93% |
| Wakefield East | 3,918 | 229.4 | +268% |
| Normanton | 1,864 | 101.1 | +62% |
| Wakefield West | 2,475 | 166.6 | +167% |
| Wakefield North | 3,280 | 171.4 | +175% |
| Wakefield Rural | 1,276 | 71.4 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kendal Rise” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kendal Rise | 31 |
| On or near Mulberry Place | 27 |
| On or near Crofton Court | 25 |
| On or near Beachill Drive | 21 |
| On or near Fourth Street | 20 |
| On or near Ferry Top Lane | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Shay Lane | 19 |
| On or near Cow Lane | 18 |
| On or near Elm Street | 16 |
Of the 860 crimes in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 328 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 283 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton has an estimated population of 15,600 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crofton, Ryhill and Walton average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crofton, Ryhill and Walton a safe place to live?
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton was down 3% on the year before: 973 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,005 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crofton, Ryhill and Walton?
About 15,600 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crofton, Ryhill and Walton?
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.