Crime in Castleford: statistics, rates and trends

6,842 crimes were recorded in Castleford in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,533 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Castleford has the 73rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Castleford was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,463 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (6,596). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castleford 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, other theft.

The largest increases were in other crime (+34%) and robbery (+28%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-36%) and theft from the person (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Castleford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castleford recorded 2,533 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Castleford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castleford recorded 845 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Castleford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castleford recorded 623 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Castleford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castleford recorded 573 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Castleford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castleford recorded 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Castleford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castleford recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Castleford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castleford recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Castleford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castleford recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Castleford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castleford recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Castleford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castleford recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Castleford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castleford recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Castleford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castleford recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Castleford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castleford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Castleford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castleford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Castleford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castleford.

3 areas within Castleford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Castleford Central and Glasshoughton had the highest rate (198.3 per 1,000) and Altofts and Whitwood the lowest (78.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Castleford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castleford 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.

Castleford has an estimated population of 46,618. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castleford sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Castleford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.