Crime in Crofton: statistics, rates and trends
438 crimes were recorded in Crofton in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (193), anti-social behaviour (48) and other theft (40) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 857th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Crofton | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 438 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.4 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,699 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crofton peaked in the year to August 2023 (645 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (418). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 438 | 65.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 418 | 62.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 507 | 75.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 645 | 96.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 489 | 73.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 478 | 71.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 460 | 68.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 595 | 88.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 541 | 80.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and public order (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 40 to 48 and other theft rose from 34 to 40, while public order fell from 32 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 28.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 27 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crofton; the highest is Wakefield (148.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ackworth Moor Top (58.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crofton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,035 | 88.9 | +36% |
| Featherstone (Wakefield) | 1,360 | 107.4 | +64% |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 389 | 58.4 | -11% |
| Wakefield | 14,395 | 148.2 | +127% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 320 | 61.1 | -7% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | +42% |
| Hemsworth | 1,355 | 136.4 | +109% |
| Horbury | 783 | 84.5 | +29% |
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is the one area listed within Crofton, with 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | Neighbourhood | 15,600 | 973 | 62.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Crofton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kendal Rise” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kendal Rise | 29 |
| On or near Crofton Court | 25 |
| On or near Fourth Street | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Shay Lane | 17 |
| On or near Elm Street | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 13 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 12 |
| On or near Hawthorn Avenue | 11 |
Of the 390 crimes in Crofton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Crofton has an estimated population of 6,699 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crofton average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crofton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crofton a safe place to live?
Crofton recorded 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 857th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Crofton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crofton was up 5% on the year before: 438 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 418 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crofton?
About 6,699 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crofton?
Crofton 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.