Operated by: West Yorkshire Police

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

Covering: Agbrigg, Altofts, Crigglestone, Crofton, Featherstone, Horbury, Kettlethorpe, Normanton, Ossett, Outwood, Ryhill, Sandal, Stanley, Walton, Whitwood, Wrenthorpe and surrounding areas. 

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 101

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

Address: West Yorkshire Police - Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WYP_WakefldW

Current Priorities

Issue

Anti-Social Vehicle Use and Speeding

We will increase patrols in identified areas of demand and run speeding operations at these locations, taking positive action against offenders. 

We continue to provide high visibility patrols to disrupt ‘car meets’ in the area to reduce speeding and anti-social vehicles use. 

Work is ongoing with partners to resolve the issue in the longer term and there is a Public Spaces Protection Order in place on Tuscany Way, Altofts.

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 (& 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, Iceland, and Tesco in gathering information.

Issue

Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-social behaviour including youths abusing members of the public and the illegal use of motor bikes in the local parks and various areas of Wakefield West. 

We aim to reduce these incidents by providing high visibility patrols in the area, working with Wakefield Council and key partners to identify and proactively deal with offenders, and setting up days off action with the off-road bike team. 

You can report anti-social behaviour to us by using our online reporting system or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Upcoming Events

PACT meeting – Outwood & Stanley 18th September 2025 6pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Outwood & Stanley areas will be held at Stanley 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 on the date & time stated.  

Where: Stanley Library, Lake Lock Road, Wakefield

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

PACT meeting – Wrenthorpe 29th September 2025 6pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Wrenthorpe, Kirkhamgate & Carr Gate areas will be held at Valley Crescent 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 on the date & time stated.  

Where: Valley Crescent Centre, Valley Crescent, Wakefield

When: 22 September 2025 at 18:00 - 22 September 2025 at 19:00

PACT meeting – Sandal 22nd September 2025 6.30pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Sandal area will be held at Sandal Rugby Club 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 date & time stated.  

Where: Sandal Rugby Club, Standbridge Lane, Wakefield

When: 22 September 2025 at 18:30 - 22 September 2025 at 19:30

PACT meeting – Crigglestone 1st October 2025 7.30pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Crigglestone area will be held at Crigglestone Village Institute 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 on the date & time stated.  

Where: Crigglestone Village Institute Hall, High Street, Wakefield

When: 1 October 2025 at 19:30 - 1 October 2025 at 20:30

PACT meeting – Ossett 7th October 2025 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ossett & Gawthorpe areas will be held at New Spring Church 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 date & time stated.  

Where: New Spring Church, Ossett

When: 7 October 2025 at 19:00 - 7 October 2025 at 20:00

Featherstone PACT Meeting - Monday 13th October 10am

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Featherstone area will be held at Featherstone Community Centre, Victoria Street, Featherstone, WF7 5BB 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.
 

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When: 13 October 2025 at 10:00 - 13 October 2025 at 11:00

Altofts & Whitwood PACT Meeting - Wednesday 15th October 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Altofts & Whitwood areas will be held at Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, WF6 1FD 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: 15 October 2025 at 19:00 - 15 October 2025 at 20:00

Normanton PACT Meeting - Thursday 16th October 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Normanton area will be held at Normanton Fire Station, 38-39 Princess St, Normanton WF6 1AB 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 October 2025 at 19:00 - 16 October 2025 at 20:00

PACT meeting – Crofton 21st October 2025 7pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Crofton area will be held at Crofton 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 on the date & time stated.  

Where: Crofton Library, High Street, Wakefield

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

PACT meeting – Outwood & Stanley 30th October 2025 6pm

The PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Outwood & Stanley areas will be held at Outwood Memorial 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 on the date & time stated.  

Where: Outwood Memorial Hall, Victoria Street, Wakefield

When: 30 October 2025 at 18:00 - 30 October 2025 at 19:00