Crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton: statistics, rates and trends
984 crimes were recorded in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- Questions about crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- About this data
984 crimes were recorded in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 448 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crofton, Ryhill and Walton has the 2,488th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 984 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.1 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,600 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,372 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (984). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 984 | 63.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,048 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,198 | 76.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,372 | 87.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,164 | 74.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,093 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,254 | 80.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,297 | 83.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,149 | 73.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+16%) and other crime (+15%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 448 | 28.7 | 0.84 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -1% |
| Public order | 67 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +11% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +16% |
| Other crime | 53 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +15% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -37% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +120% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.6 | 0.08 | -9% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crofton, Ryhill and Walton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield South | 2,174 | 131.5 | +108% |
| Hemsworth | 2,058 | 119.3 | +89% |
| Featherstone | 2,288 | 123.6 | +96% |
| Wakefield East | 3,891 | 227.8 | +261% |
| Normanton | 1,880 | 102.0 | +62% |
| Wakefield West | 2,490 | 167.6 | +166% |
| Wakefield North | 3,312 | 173.0 | +174% |
| Wakefield Rural | 1,283 | 71.8 | +14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kendal Rise | 30 |
| On or near Mulberry Place | 27 |
| On or near Crofton Court | 26 |
| On or near Beachill Drive | 23 |
| On or near Shay Lane | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Cow Lane | 19 |
| On or near Ferry Top Lane | 18 |
| On or near St James Court | 18 |
| On or near Oakenshaw Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 329 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 28.5% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton has an estimated population of 15,600. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.6% |
Is Crofton, Ryhill and Walton a safe place to live?
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton recorded 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton was down 6% on the year before: 984 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,048 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crofton, Ryhill and Walton?
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Crofton, Ryhill and Walton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.