Crime in Crigglestone and Durkar: statistics, rates and trends
324 crimes were recorded in Crigglestone and Durkar in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crigglestone and Durkar
- Questions about crime in Crigglestone and Durkar
- About this data
324 crimes were recorded in Crigglestone and Durkar in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crigglestone and Durkar has the 927th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crigglestone and Durkar | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 324 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.9 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,236 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crigglestone and Durkar was highest in the year to July 2020 (424 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (323). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 324 | 61.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 323 | 61.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 392 | 74.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 66.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 370 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 411 | 78.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 424 | 81.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 404 | 77.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 421 | 80.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crigglestone and Durkar 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. The largest increases were in public order (+16%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-68%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 25.4 | 0.74 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +31% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.6 | 1.03 | -5% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -68% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.5 | 1.18 | +86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -62% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.42 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.46 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Crigglestone and Durkar
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crigglestone and Durkar
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crigglestone and Durkar
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crigglestone and Durkar
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crigglestone and Durkar
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 21 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 31% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crigglestone and Durkar
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crigglestone and Durkar
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crigglestone and Durkar
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crigglestone and Durkar
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crigglestone and Durkar
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crigglestone and Durkar
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crigglestone and Durkar
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crigglestone and Durkar
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crigglestone and Durkar
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crigglestone and Durkar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crigglestone and Durkar.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury | 762 | 82.2 | +33% |
| Wakefield | 14,410 | 148.4 | +140% |
| Ossett | 1,580 | 74.9 | +21% |
| Crofton | 440 | 65.7 | +6% |
| Darton | 1,013 | 60.7 | -2% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 953 | 92.0 | +49% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | +5% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | +105% |
1 areas within Crigglestone and Durkar, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wakefield Rural had the highest rate (71.8 per 1,000) and Wakefield Rural the lowest (71.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Rural | Neighbourhood | 17,859 | 1,283 | 71.8 |
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 Crigglestone and Durkar over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Lane | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Fox Court | 16 |
| On or near Navigation Court | 14 |
| On or near The Close | 12 |
| On or near Micklewait Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Newland Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Maybury Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Kenton Drive | 10 |
| On or near Slack Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crigglestone and Durkar 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 | 100 | 30.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% |
Crigglestone and Durkar has an estimated population of 5,236. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crigglestone and Durkar sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Crigglestone and Durkar a safe place to live?
Crigglestone and Durkar recorded 61.9 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 Crigglestone and Durkar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Crigglestone and Durkar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crigglestone and Durkar was almost unchanged on the year before: 324 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 323 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crigglestone and Durkar?
Crigglestone and Durkar 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 Crigglestone and Durkar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.