Crime Rate in Airedale and Ferry Fryston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

The total recorded crimes in Airedale and Ferry Fryston, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Airedale and Ferry Fryston crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Airedale and Ferry Fryston, encompassing approximately 25,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-22.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Derwent Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Scholes Road with total crimes: 8
  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Airedale and Ferry Fryston?

To understand the safety of Airedale and Ferry Fryston, we need to analyze Airedale and Ferry Fryston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Airedale and Ferry Fryston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 2427 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Airedale and Ferry Fryston witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Airedale and Ferry Fryston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 2,489 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Airedale and Ferry Fryston witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Airedale and Ferry Fryston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Airedale and Ferry Fryston has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 7.16 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Airedale and Ferry Fryston crimes were 2,427. The crime rate of Airedale and Ferry Fryston in 2024 was 94.49 (year) or 7.87 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Airedale and Ferry Fryston were around 2,489 crimes with yearly crime rate of 96.90 (year) or 8.08 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Airedale and Ferry Fryston)CrimesRank (Airedale and Ferry Fryston)CrimesRank (Airedale and Ferry Fryston)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Featherstone219 82,598 82,384 9
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Normanton170 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South142 161,563 171,407 19
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 202413
November 20246
October 20244
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 971 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 2025111
May 202596
April 202584
March 202571
February 202578
January 202560
December 202475
November 202492
October 202474
September 202474
August 202470

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202531
May 202514
April 202518
March 202534
February 202513
January 20259
December 202412
November 202417
October 202434
September 202419
August 202449

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202516
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 202427

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 202511
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 202512
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 202411
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Airedale and Ferry Fryston in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Airedale and Ferry Fryston postcode area is presented below.

1. Derwent Drive (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Scholes Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Langdale Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Bowness Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Ruskin Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hobart Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Square (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dawtrie Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Elizabeth Court (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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