Total Crime Rate
48.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Grove area has the 15th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton , and the 845th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ash Grove (LS24 9QU) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.4% higher than the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton average (35.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Grove (LS24 9QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandwath Lane, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandwath Drive (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandwath Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandwath Lane | Under investigation |
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