Operated by: West Yorkshire Police

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-central

Covering : Wakefield City Centre, including Eastmoor, Flanshaw, Lupset, Peacock, Portobello, Thornes and surrounding areas.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 101

Website: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-central/contacts

Address: 95 Northgate, Wakefield

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WYPWakefieldC

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WYP_WakefldC

Current Priorities

Issue

Eastmoor, College Grove, Pinders Heath, Portobello Ward Areas

College Grove remains to be the focal point for visible anti-social behaviour across the ward area. 

Work is ongoing in recognised hotspot areas through a genuine partnership approach including statutory and non-statutory partners. 

This will continue with a revised focus on introducing new diversionary tactics to address offenders’ criminal behaviours. Metrics of success will be measured through police and partnership demand data as well as through community surveys and information gathering alongside elected members and key individuals.

Issue

Wakefield City Centre Ward Area

To reduce City Centre Crime and anti-social behaviour through a strategic mix of covert and overt proactive policing activity. 

Working closely with partners, exploring all investigatory opportunities and maximising both offender control and victim safeguarding through the robust use of criminal and civil legislation. 

Partnership campaigns delivering shared agenda messaging, reducing demand to all agencies, and making the City Centre community safer and feel safer.

Issue

Thornes, Lupset and Cathedral Retail Park Ward Areas

Albeit seasonal, Thornes Park remains a recognised hotspot for crime and disorder. Being the largest public greenspace in the district the park draws people from far and wide, not just the local community and attractions such as a skate park, adventure playground and athletics track add to its attraction. 

With the high footfall comes opportunist crime as well as repeat anti-social behaviour. Orthodox and non-orthodox policing tactics will be used to reduce criminality, impact on offender opportunity, and divert young people away from anti-social behaviour.

Upcoming Events

PACT Meeting - Eastmoor 17th September 2025 6pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Eastmoor, College Grove & Pinders Heath areas will be held at Lightwaves Leisure Centre on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Lower York St, Wakefield

When: 17 September 2025 at 18:00 - 17 September 2025 at 19:00

PACT Meeting - Lupset 30th September 2025 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Lupset area will be held at Jubilee Hall on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: Jubilee Hall, Townley Rd, Wakefield

When: 30 September 2025 at 19:00 - 30 September 2025 at 20:00

PACT Meeting - Flanshaw 14th October 2025 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Flanshaw, Darnley & Peacock areas will be held at Denhale Arc on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: Denhale Arc, Wakefield

When: 14 October 2025 at 19:00 - 14 October 2025 at 20:00

PACT Meeting - City Centre & St Johns 15th October 2025 6pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Wakefield City Centre & St Johns areas will be held at New Wells Community Centre on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: Anchor New Wells , Thornhill Street, Wakefield

When: 15 October 2025 at 18:00 - 15 October 2025 at 19:00

PACT Meeting - Thornes 21st October 2025 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Thornes area will be held at St James' Church, Denby Dale Road on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: St James' Church, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield

When: 21 October 2025 at 19:00 - 21 October 2025 at 20:00

PACT Meeting - Portobello 25th October 2025 10am

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Portobello area will be held at Sandal Library on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: Sandal Library, Sparable Lane, Wakefield

When: 25 October 2025 at 10:00 - 25 October 2025 at 11:00

PACT Meeting - Eastmoor 29th October 2025 6pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Eastmoor, College Grove & Pinders Heath areas will be held at Lightwaves Leisure Centre on the above date and time.

We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along at the date & time stated.

Where: Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Lower York St, Wakefield

When: 29 October 2025 at 18:00 - 29 October 2025 at 19:00