Crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston: statistics, rates and trends
2,222 crimes were recorded in Airedale and Ferry Fryston in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston at a glance
- Crime trends in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- Types of crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- Airedale and Ferry Fryston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- Population and deprivation in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- Questions about crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- About this data
2,222 crimes were recorded in Airedale and Ferry Fryston in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 951 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Airedale and Ferry Fryston has the 714th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Airedale and Ferry Fryston | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,222 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.8 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,388 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,772 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,979). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,222 | 127.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,979 | 113.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,210 | 127.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,772 | 159.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,246 | 129.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,291 | 131.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,116 | 121.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,232 | 128.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,011 | 115.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 224 |
| May 2026 | 193 |
| April 2026 | 171 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 156 |
| January 2026 | 193 |
| December 2025 | 166 |
| November 2025 | 197 |
| October 2025 | 218 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
| August 2025 | 162 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+64%) and burglary (+64%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 951 | 54.7 | 1.60 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 309 | 17.8 | 1.16 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 11.0 | 1.62 | +59% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 9.8 | 2.00 | +64% |
| Public order | 154 | 8.9 | 1.33 | +20% |
| Other theft | 118 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 5.8 | 0.69 | +12% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.5 | 1.54 | +64% |
| Other crime | 73 | 4.2 | 1.99 | +18% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +9% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.71 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 951 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Airedale and Ferry Fryston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Airedale and Ferry Fryston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 3,549 | 198.3 | +55% |
| Pontefract North | 2,887 | 142.7 | +12% |
| Knottingley | 2,175 | 145.2 | +14% |
| Pontefract South | 1,354 | 87.1 | -32% |
| Altofts and Whitwood | 1,450 | 78.1 | -39% |
| Featherstone | 2,288 | 123.6 | -3% |
| Normanton | 1,880 | 102.0 | -20% |
| Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 1,290 | 71.1 | -44% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Square | 157 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Stansfield Road | 77 |
| On or near Dawtrie Close | 59 |
| On or near Bowness Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Henson Grove | 54 |
| On or near Wheatcroft | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Hobart Road | 43 |
| On or near Milnes Grove | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 797 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 592 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 309 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.2% |
Airedale and Ferry Fryston has an estimated population of 17,388. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Airedale and Ferry Fryston sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Airedale and Ferry Fryston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% |
| Social rented homes | 35.9% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.9% |
Is Airedale and Ferry Fryston a safe place to live?
Airedale and Ferry Fryston recorded 127.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 951 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (309).
Is crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Airedale and Ferry Fryston was up 12% on the year before: 2,222 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,979 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Airedale and Ferry Fryston?
Airedale and Ferry Fryston is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Airedale and Ferry Fryston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.