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A list of Police stations in the Wakefield district, including those with public helpdesks. Station details for Normanton (Havertop), Wakefield City Centre and Pontefract helpdesk.
Insecure or Sneak-In burglary accounts for approximately 1 in 4 burglaries across West Yorkshire. This method of entering someone’s home only occurs if a door or window has been left open or unlocked. It only takes a minute to prevent it and costs nothing other than your to time to stop it from happening.
Anti Burglary Campaign - Autumn / Winter 2016. As burglaries often increase during the Autumn and Winter months - taking simple measures such as locking your doors and windows, not leaving valuables on display and using your alarm can significantly reduce your chances of being a victim.
Burglaries often increase during the Spring and Summer months, when burglars take advantage of people leaving doors and windows open during the warmer weather.
Having your vehicle stolen can be extremely upsetting and have a major impact on your daily routine – getting to work, dropping the kids off at school or running a business. Car Key burglaries account for just under 10% of burglaries in West Yorkshire and some of the makes and models stolen include VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Audi A3 and Vauxhall Corsa. The vehicles stolen may end up getting written off, used in other criminal offences, sold on or broken down for parts.
The Wakefield District Anti-social Behaviour Review process allows repeat victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) to have a greater say in how their complaints are handled - allowing those who have made three separate complaints about anti-social behaviour in the last six months to have their cases reviewed.
Covering : Wakefield City Centre, including Eastmoor, Flanshaw, Lupset, Peacock, Portobello, Thornes and surrounding areas.
Saturday January 20, 2024
Police are advising drivers to be vigilant following recent attempts by thieves to steal higher value cars from Wakefield homes.
'Easy Street' is our burglary advice campaign. The campaign has been developed to encourage you to think about two things: What makes it inviting for criminals to target certain properties and streets, and : The importance of reviewing your own home security. Make sure your home is safe with our Easy Street anti-burglary advice.
Friday 4 August 2023
Police in Kirklees are appealing for information following a number of burglaries yesterday in Holmfirth and Huddersfield.
Wednesday 17 January 2024
A prolific burglar from Bradford has been sentenced to 11 years after he admitted to a string of offences.
Luke Darling 29 of no fixed abode admitted to 5 residential burglaries, 1 aggravated burglary, 3 robberies and one count of criminal damage.