CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 4/12/2025 - 10 STEPS TO PREVENT VEHICLE CRIME / NEWS / EVENTS

 



4 December 2025 

Compiled by Tony Wallis of 'Talk Castleford with Tony’

Good morning, people of Castleford. 

Although our town enjoys relatively low levels of vehicle crime, as reported in 'news' below, incidents do happen from time to time, so it’s worth being aware and taking a few simple precautions. Busy places such as Junction 32, Xscape, and our popular residential streets attract plenty of visitors, wonderful for the local economy, but they can be an opportunity for unwanted attention. A calm, sensible approach to security goes a long way.

Recent data highlights that Glasshoughton currently has the highest rate of vehicle crime in the district. In September, police reporting 16 incidents per 1,000. It’s worth noting that, according to West Yorkshire Police, the Ford Transit remains the vehicle most frequently targeted by thieves. That doesn’t mean everyone needs to worry, but it does remind us that small, consistent habits can make our vehicles far less appealing targets.

To help keep you, our neighbours, and our visitors safe, here are 10 straightforward tips that really do make a difference:

  1. Make sure your car is locked.
  2. Close all your windows and the sun roof when leaving your car.
  3. Keep your keys safe.
  4. Keep your keys in sight if someone else (like a prospective buyer) has them.
  5. Avoid leaving valuable or attractive items in the car. If you do have to leave them, hide them. Similarly, avoid leaving tools in your van and while working keep them in a secure tool chest, making sure they are clearly marked.
  6. Keep vehicle documents, such as insurance details, on your person rather than leave them in the car.
  7. Park sensibly. Avoid secluded and, at night, unlit areas.
  8. Use security screws to attach number plates.
  9. Use locking wheel nuts.
  10. Search online for further security advice that is relevant to your vehicle’s make and model.

I trust you find these hints helpful. Now for news and event listings, I hope you find useful. 

To comment on anything in today's briefing please go to my Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/talk.castleford/

Tony


In “News” today:

“Wonderful, kind and generous man” Castleford man killed in forklift truck incident.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/12/03/wonderful-kind-and-generous-man-killed-in-forklift-truck-incident/

Warning to motorists after spate of car thefts in Castleford. Leanne Clarke reports for the Wakefield Express.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/crime/warning-to-motorists-after-spate-of-car-thefts-in-castleford-5427537 

A crash on the westbound carriageway of the M62 between Junction 31 at Castleford and Junction 30 yesterday morning held up traffic for a while.




Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting. More events are on the ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ Facebook page.


CASTLEFORD CONTINENTAL STREET MARKET STARTS TODAY

Thu 04 Dec 2025 - Sun 07 Dec 2025 10am to 6pm

Castleford Precinct


Castleford Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert

Trinity Methodist Church

5 December 2025 7.15pm

Tickets £8. See poster at the start of this blog.


Christmas Fayre at Trinity Church, Powell Street

6th December 2025 10am to 1pm.


CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY


Trinity Methodist Church, Powell Street

6 December 2025 10am to 1pm Christmas Fair

14 December 2025 10.45 am Carol Service

21 December 2025 3pm Christingle service

 


CHRISTMAS with the SALVATION ARMY
BOOTH STREET, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1SA

SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Toy Service
10AM

THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2025
Little Lights Christmas Party
9:30AM

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2025
Corps Carol Service
10AM
Christmas Nativity
5PM

TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2025
Carols in Roebucks
7PM–9:30PM

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Jumper Sunday
10AM
Carols by Candlelight
5PM

THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Day Service
10:30AM


Pop up ice rink returns

Castleford market hall 21 to 30 December 2025



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