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 March 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Airedale and Ferry Fryston crime rate of 6.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-8.97% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (161.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 13
  • Derwent Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Newton Drive with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Airedale and Ferry Fryston has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 6.00 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)
Wakefield East385 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton399 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North323 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North240 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West237 53,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby177 103,142 53,171 6
Normanton226 62,252 122,286 12
Knottingley191 92,666 72,298 11
Featherstone217 72,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth170 122,255 112,417 8
Wakefield South196 82,492 92,337 10
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton173 111,831 131,614 17
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West146 151,694 151,737 13
Stanley and Outwood East148 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett112 181,549 181,717 15
Altofts and Whitwood119 161,622 161,648 16
Pontefract South106 191,563 171,407 19
Wakefield Rural113 171,394 201,395 20
Horbury and South Ossett89 201,445 191,469 18
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

Airedale and Ferry Fryston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 437 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202513
January 20259
December 202412
November 202417
October 202434
September 202419
August 202449
July 202449
June 2024122
May 202444
April 202435

A total of 1032 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 202413
November 20246
October 20244
September 202413
August 20248
July 202415
June 202430
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 202416
July 202416
June 202438
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 202411
September 202420
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202440
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. The Square (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
2. Derwent Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newton Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Kershaw Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
5. Dawtrie Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Swift Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Scholes Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bowness Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Smith Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. The Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.