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Crime in Carleton

Carleton had 197 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

WF8, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carleton

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85.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
52 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 58 Apr 72 May 64 Jun 69 Jul 64 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carleton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7538%
anti-social behaviour3920%
shoplifting2010%
criminal damage1910%
public order105%
theft105%
other crime63%
vehicle crime53%

Carleton against Wakefield

TypeCarleton per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence32.744.8▼ 13%
Burglary1.74.4–
Vehicle crime2.24.3–
Anti-social behaviour1715.6▲ 70%
Theft and robbery7.48.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pontefract136▲ 7%
Ferrybridge123.9▲ 10%
Featherstone116.9▼ 13%
Low Ackworth108▼ 8%
Purston Jaglin98.3▼ 7%
Carleton85.9▲ 9%
Darrington64.1▲ 150%
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Carleton a safe area?

Carleton had about 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 52 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Carleton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (75), followed by anti-social behaviour (39) and shoplifting (20).