Crime in Crigglestone and Durkar: statistics, rates and trends
320 crimes were recorded in Crigglestone and Durkar in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.1 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 Crigglestone and Durkar at a glance
- Crime trends in Crigglestone and Durkar
- Types of crime in Crigglestone and Durkar
- Crigglestone and Durkar compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crigglestone and Durkar
- Streets with the most crime in Crigglestone and Durkar
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crigglestone and Durkar
- Demographics of Crigglestone and Durkar
- Questions about crime in Crigglestone and Durkar
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (134), anti-social behaviour (53) and public order (27) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 934th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Crigglestone and Durkar | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 320 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,236 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crigglestone and Durkar peaked in the year to August 2020 (463 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (318). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 320 | 61.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 330 | 63.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 391 | 74.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 318 | 60.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 395 | 75.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 369 | 70.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 463 | 88.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 383 | 73.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 430 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 66 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 25.6 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crigglestone and Durkar; the highest is Wakefield (148.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Darton (59.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury | 783 | 84.5 | +38% |
| Wakefield | 14,395 | 148.2 | +143% |
| Ossett | 1,556 | 73.8 | +21% |
| Crofton | 438 | 65.4 | +7% |
| Darton | 989 | 59.2 | -3% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | +52% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 329 | 64.9 | +6% |
| Dewsbury | 8,191 | 125.1 | +105% |
Wakefield Rural is the one area listed within Crigglestone and Durkar, with 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Rural | Neighbourhood | 17,859 | 1,276 | 71.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Crigglestone and Durkar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Lane” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Lane | 24 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
| On or near Fox Court | 16 |
| On or near Navigation Court | 13 |
| On or near The Close | 13 |
| On or near Maybury Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Micklewait Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Newland Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Slack Lane | 10 |
| On or near Miller Court | 9 |
Of the 267 crimes in Crigglestone and Durkar with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
Crigglestone and Durkar has an estimated population of 5,236 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crigglestone and Durkar average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crigglestone and Durkar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crigglestone and Durkar a safe place to live?
Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 934th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crigglestone and Durkar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Crigglestone and Durkar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crigglestone and Durkar was down 3% on the year before: 320 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 330 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crigglestone and Durkar?
About 5,236 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crigglestone and Durkar?
Crigglestone and Durkar 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.