Operated by: West Yorkshire Police
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-eastCovering : Ackworth, Airedale, Castleford, Ferry Fryston, Glasshoughton, Hemsworth, Knottingley, North Elmsall, Pontefract, South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Upton and surrounding areas.
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 101
Website: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-east/contacts
Address: Jessop Street, Castleford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WYPWakefieldE
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WYP_WakefldE
Current Priorities
Issue
Nuisance and Anti-Social Bikes
We will continue to disrupt and target the use of off-road bikes and quad bikes being used anti-socially across Wakefield East, including those being used in the drugs supply network.
We aim to do this through gathering community intelligence to informed operations with our Off-Road Bike Team.
We plan to further target offenders by linking in with Vico Homes (and other housing providers) housing companies and Wakefield Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Officers.
We encourage the public to report incidents of nuisance bikes, quad bikes and off road bikes on our online reporting form.
Issue
Youth Anti-Social Behaviour
As we are now into the school summer holidays, we will conduct high-visibility patrols in the key areas where youth anti-social behaviour is an issue.
Working closely with Arriva and our Safer Travel officers to ensure that those young people causing issues at our bus stations are banned and dealt with appropriately.
We will also continue to work with Wakefield Council and key partners to identify and proactively deal with offenders and utilise diversionary tactics where suitable.
Issue
Theft from Shop
We target known shoplifters through proactive patrols and regular Contact Points in the area.
Partnership work will continue with Vico Homes (and other Housing Providers) and Wakefield Council to address concerns, target the tenancy of offenders and support the community.
We will also continue to work with the local shop owners and bigger retailers like Co-Op, B&M, Morrisons, and Tesco in gathering information.
Upcoming Events
Ferrybridge PACT Meeting - Tuesday 16th September 6.30pm
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ferrybridge area will be held at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, Knottingley WF11 8PQ 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 16 September 2025 at 18:30 - 16 September 2025 at 19:30
Pontefract South PACT Meeting - Wednesday 17th September 6.00pm
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract South area will be held at St Mary's Community Centre, Chequerfield, The Circle, Pontefract WF8 2AY 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 17 September 2025 at 18:00 - 17 September 2025 at 19:00
Airedale & Ferry Fryston PACT Meeting - Friday 26th September 10:00am
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Airedale & Ferry Fryston areas will be held at The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Ave, Castleford WF10 3ES 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 26 September 2025 at 10:00 - 26 September 2025 at 11:00
South Elmsall & South Kirkby PACT Meeting - Tuesday 30th September 10:00am
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the South Elmsall & South Kirkby areas will be held at Millennium Hall, Barnsley Rd, South Elmsall WF9 2BJ 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 30 September 2025 at 10:00 - 30 September 2025 at 11:00
Hemsworth PACT Meeting - Wednesday 1st October 10:00am
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Hemsworth, South Hiendley, Kinsley & Fitzwilliam areas will be held at Hemsworth Community Centre, Bullenshaw Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4NE 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 1 October 2025 at 10:00 - 1 October 2025 at 11:00
Warwick Estate PACT Meeting - Tuesday 7th October 7pm
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Warwick Estate area will be held at The Warwick Hub, 5 Pinewood Place, Knottingley WF11 0QH 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 7 October 2025 at 19:00 - 7 October 2025 at 20:00
Pontefract North PACT Meeting - Wednesday 8th October 6pm
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract North area will be held at Barracks Community Centre, Queens Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4SD 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 8 October 2025 at 18:00 - 8 October 2025 at 19:00
Ackworth, North Elmsall & Upton PACT Meeting - Friday 10th October 10:30am
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ackworth, North Elmsall & Upton areas will be held at Community Centre, Bell Ln, Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7JH 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 10 October 2025 at 10:30 - 10 October 2025 at 11:30
Ferrybridge PACT Meeting - Tuesday 28th October 6.30pm
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ferrybridge area will be held at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, Knottingley WF11 8PQ 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 28 October 2025 at 18:30 - 28 October 2025 at 19:30
Pontefract South PACT Meeting - Wednesday 29th October 6pm
The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract South area will be held at St Mary's Community Centre, Chequerfield, The Circle, Pontefract WF8 2AY 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 on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Where:
When: 29 October 2025 at 18:00 - 29 October 2025 at 19:00