Error message
The selected image "malcolm_shipman.jpg" is invalid.
Displaying 1 - 15 of 679
Advice for members of the public who may have found someone else's property in a public place. Initially and in all cases you should make reasonable enquiries to trace the owner. Found out more about what to do next.
'Get a Crime Update' (formerly known as Local Crime Tracker) is an online service provided by West Yorkshire Police that allows you to quickly and easily check the status of a previously reported crime - it allows you to keep updated with the status of your crime, view details of the officer in the case and contact the officer if you require an update.
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.
Thursday 18 April 2024 Tobias Berry, who was previously the subject of a missing person appeal has been found safe and well. Thank you to all those who shared the appeal and assisted with enquiries to locate him.
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.
Wednesday, 29 November, 2023
Chloe Dovey, who was the subject of a missing person's appeal earlier today, has been found safe and well.
Thank you for your assistance!
Tuesday 16 May 2023
A Wakefield man has been jailed for a total of 16 years after being found guilty of rape in a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
Steven Wood, 43 of Linton Road, Wakefield was sentenced yesterday (15/5) following the conviction of two offences of rape both receiving eight years, to run concurrently.
Saturday August 12, 2023
A man from Wakefield has been jailed for five years for child sex offences.
Tuesday 13 September, 2022
A Wakefield man has been jailed for more than six years for historic child sex offences against two victims.
Sunday 8 October 2023
At 11.23 this morning officers were called to the River Aire at Swillington just off Wakefield Road to reports a body was in the water.
An adult male was recovered from the water.
"West Yorkshire Community Alert" enables members of the public to keep in touch with local police updates. Public registration is free and people can choose to receive news and appeals, local crime information and/or prevention advice direct via email, text or voice message.
Thursday, March 21, 2024West Yorkshire Police has taken action to support businesses to cut retail crime with a week of activities aimed at reducing offences and keeping shop staff safe.