Sunday email
Crime

Crime in New Crofton

New Crofton had 74 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 71st of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 61% on the three months before.

WF4, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of New Crofton

Share this
58.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
71 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+61%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 19 Apr 12 May 22 Jun 31 Jul 21 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3243%
anti-social behaviour1622%
public order811%
criminal damage45%
other crime45%
theft34%
vehicle crime34%
burglary11%

New Crofton against Wakefield

TypeNew Crofton per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence25.444.8▲ 60%
Burglary0.84.4–
Vehicle crime2.44.3–
Anti-social behaviour12.715.6▲ 45%
Theft and robbery48.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sharlston Common84.5▲ 48%
Sharlston68.7▲ 40%
Ryhill66.9▲ 3%
Crofton64.3▲ 9%
New Crofton58.7▲ 61%
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.

Live in New Crofton?

Type your postcode to see everything right round your own street, or get it every Sunday evening by email. Free.

Questions people ask

Is New Crofton a safe area?

New Crofton had about 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 71 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Crofton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (32), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and public order (8).