Safest Areas in Castleford
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Castleford recorded 312 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 77% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
312
5.97 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
+77%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Castleford
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Kippax & Methley
Altofts and Whitwood
Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Burglary hotspots in Castleford
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Altofts and Whitwood
Kippax & Methley
About Castleford
Population
52,288
Households
22,563
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What this means for Castleford homeowners
Wherever you live in Castleford, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.