Prolific shoplifter given three-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
A woman has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order for shoplifting in Castleford - after joint action was taken by Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Police.
Jade Downing, aged 34, of Monkhill Drive, Pontefract was given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order and an 18-month Intensive Supervision Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 2 November 2026.
She is a prolific shoplifter who has targeted stores in and around Castleford for months and has caused criminal damage to shop displays, police vehicles and assaulted emergency workers.
“We won’t tolerate anti-social behaviour in our communities, and we’re pleased that the Court has sent a strong message by granting this Criminal Behaviour Order.
“Everyone should feel safe where they live. We will continue to work with the Police and other partners to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.”
Cllr Rebecca Webster
Cabinet Member for Safer Stronger Communities
The Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) prevents Jade Downing from entering any Sainsburys, B&M, Morrisons, Aldi or ASDA stores in the Wakefield District including the forecourts and car parks and General Stores, 118 Smawthorne Grove, Castleford.
The CBO remains in force until midnight 1 November 2029. Breach of a CBO is an offence and could result in a prison sentence.
Sergeant Adam Crisp, who covers Pontefract for the Wakefield East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Theft from shops has a financial impact on local businesses. It also causes stress and anxiety to staff as they try to do their jobs.
“Criminal Behaviour Orders give us additional powers to take action against prolific offenders so that we can make our communities safer.”