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 May 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Airedale and Ferry Fryston crime rate of 6.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stansfield Road with total crimes: 10
  • Sussex Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Milnes Grove with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Airedale and Ferry Fryston has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 6.54 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Airedale and Ferry Fryston)CrimesRank (Airedale and Ferry Fryston)CrimesRank (Airedale and Ferry Fryston)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Knottingley218 82,666 72,298 11
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
Normanton158 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (122 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202584
March 202571
February 202578
January 202560
December 202475
November 202492
October 202474
September 202474
August 202470
July 202499
June 2024172
May 202493

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 434 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202534
February 202513
January 20259
December 202412
November 202417
October 202434
September 202419
August 202449
July 202449
June 2024122
May 202444

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202440
May 202410

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 202413
November 20246
October 20244
September 202413
August 20248
July 202415
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202511
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 202416
July 202416
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 202427
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Airedale and Ferry Fryston in May 2025

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

1. Stansfield Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Sussex Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Milnes Grove (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Delacy Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hobart Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Kershaw Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dunderdale Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
8. Elizabeth Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Henson Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
10. The Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1

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