Crime in Crofton: statistics, rates and trends
440 crimes were recorded in Crofton in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crofton at a glance
- Crime trends in Crofton
- Types of crime in Crofton
- Crofton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crofton
- Streets with the most crime in Crofton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crofton
- Population and deprivation in Crofton
- Questions about crime in Crofton
- About this data
440 crimes were recorded in Crofton in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crofton has the 859th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crofton | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 440 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,699 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crofton was highest in the year to July 2023 (650 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (433). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 440 | 65.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 433 | 64.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 498 | 74.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 650 | 97.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 493 | 73.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 452 | 67.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 496 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 575 | 85.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 540 | 80.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crofton 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 criminal damage and arson (+31%) and vehicle crime (+12%). The largest falls were in other crime (-20%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 6.9 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 6.3 | 0.92 | +31% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -15% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +12% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.7 | 1.06 | +92% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.0 | 1.41 | -20% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 0.13 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crofton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crofton recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crofton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crofton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crofton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crofton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crofton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crofton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crofton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crofton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crofton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crofton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crofton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crofton recorded 25 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 92% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crofton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crofton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crofton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crofton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crofton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crofton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crofton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crofton recorded 5 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 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crofton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crofton recorded 2 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crofton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crofton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crofton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crofton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crofton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,044 | 89.3 | +36% |
| Featherstone (Wakefield) | 1,405 | 110.9 | +69% |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 387 | 58.1 | -11% |
| Wakefield | 14,410 | 148.4 | +126% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 324 | 61.9 | -6% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 953 | 92.0 | +40% |
| Hemsworth | 1,374 | 138.3 | +111% |
| Horbury | 762 | 82.2 | +25% |
1 areas within Crofton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crofton, Ryhill and Walton had the highest rate (63.1 per 1,000) and Crofton, Ryhill and Walton the lowest (63.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | Neighbourhood | 15,600 | 984 | 63.1 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kendal Rise | 28 |
| On or near Crofton Court | 26 |
| On or near Shay Lane | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Fourth Street | 16 |
| On or near Elm Street | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Oakenshaw Lane | 13 |
| On or near West Lane | 13 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crofton 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 | 145 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 6.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% |
Crofton has an estimated population of 6,699. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crofton sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crofton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Crofton a safe place to live?
Crofton recorded 65.7 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Crofton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crofton was up 2% on the year before: 440 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 433 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crofton?
Crofton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.