Crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston, Wakefield
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Wheatcroft Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Grasmere Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Criminal damage and arson: 4Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Lewin Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Derwent Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Woodside Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Elizabeth Drive Map | Other crime: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Stansfield Road Map | Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Bowness Avenue Map | Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Henson Grove Map | Other crime: 1Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
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Nuisance and Anti-Social Bikes - We will continue to disrupt and target the use of off-road bikes and quad bikes being used anti-socially across Wakefield East, including those being used in the drugs supply network. We aim to do this through gathering community intelligence to informed operations with our Off-Road Bike Team. We plan to further target offenders by linking in with Vico Homes (and other housing providers) housing companies and Wakefield Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Officers. We encourage the public to report incidents of nuisance bikes, quad bikes and off road bikes on our online reporting form.
Youth Anti-Social Behaviour - As we start heading towards springtime, we will continue to conduct high-visibility patrols in the key areas where youth anti-social behaviour is an issue. Working closely with Arriva and our Safer Travel officers to ensure that those young people causing issues at our bus stations are banned and dealt with appropriately. We will also continue to work with Wakefield Council and key partners to identify and proactively deal with offenders and utilise diversionary tactics where suitable.
Theft from Shop - We will continue to target known shoplifters through proactive patrols and regular Contact Points in the area. Partnership work will continue with VICO Homes (& other Housing Providers) and Wakefield Council to address concerns, target the tenancy of offenders and support the community. We will also continue to work with the local shop owners and bigger retailers like Co-Op, B&M, Morrisons, and Tesco in gathering information.
Issued: 22 May 2026
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Nuisance and Anti-Social Bikes - Partnership working continues with the Off-Road Bike team who are reporting high levels of seizures and positive outcomes. Community intelligence is being used to identify hotspot areas and divert patrols. We have now entered the summer period, when, historically issues start to increase due to the warmer weather and light nights. To combat this, our off road bike team will continue to be intelligence led when planning patrols. Officers have noted an increase in positive outcomes in recent months, which is only possibly because of the community working with us. there has been several operations conducted during the spring and these will continue through the summer months
Youth Anti-Social Behaviour - Our officers continue to patrol areas that cause concern to our communities. Safer Travels officers are holding regular contact points at bus stations to engage with the community and improve relationships with Arriva staff. The ASB has changed drastically now we are into the lighter nights. We see an increase in youth related Anti Social Behaviour. Officers continue to use a variety of methods to engage with youths, dealing with any issues and offences appropriately. ASB is and always will be an issue, which we continue to deal with accordingly. PCSO's regularly attend at schools & youth clubs to educate the younger community on ASB and the negative impact of crime.
Theft from Shop - Several offenders have been sentenced at court and Wakefield Council have successfully applied for Criminal Behaviour Orders on individuals. These orders carry certain conditions that grant Police powers of arrest if breached. Our officers continue their close relationships with local shops to ensure that partnership working leads to positive court outcomes. Officers have been conducting dedicated Town centre patrols, speaking to staff and shoppers and robustly dealing with shop theft suspects. Theft & ASB will always be an issue, regardless of the time of year. we will use the same tactics, a combination of crime prevention and targeting prolific offenders. The PSPO is now well in place and assists us be more robust. Dedicated patrols by Police Officers on foot continue and have been extremely successful.
Actioned: 22 May 2026
Engagement Events
Ackworth, North Elmsall & Upton PACT Meeting - Friday 19th June 10:30am
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Ackworth, North Elmsall & Upton areas will be held at The Methodist Church, Upton
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Ackworth Parish Rooms, Bell Lane, Ackworth
Knottingley - Ferrybridge PACT Meeting - Tuesday 7th July. 6.30pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Knottingley - Ferrybridge ward will be held at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Circle, Pontefract. WF11 8PQ
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Ferrybridge Community Centre, The square, Ferrybridge
Pontefract North PACT Meeting - Wednesday 8th July 6pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract North area will be held at Barracks Community Centre, Queens Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4SD on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
The Barracks Community Centre, Queens Avenue, Pontefract
Pontefract South PACT Meeting - Wednesday 8th July 6pm
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Pontefract South area will be held at St Mary's Community Centre, Chequerfield, The Circle, Pontefract WF8 2AY on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
St Mary's Community Centre, The Circle, Pontefract
Airedale & Ferry Fryston PACT Meeting - Friday 17th July 10am
meetingThe PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Airedale & Ferry Fryston areas will be held at The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Ave, Castleford WF10 3ES on the above date and time.
We would like to invite residents and business owners from the area to join the meeting with Neighbourhood Police and local Councillors, to discuss any issues which may be affecting you in the community.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please come along on the day, there is no requirement to book.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
The Hut, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford
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