Total Crime Rate
174.7 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arnside Close area has the 40th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston , and the 233rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Arnside Close (WF10 3NS) in the last 12 months was 174.7 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average (114.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 42 (β 143.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arnside Close (WF10 3NS), the main crime hotspot is near Dawtrie Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Airedale and Ferry Fryston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poppy Fields Crescent | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kendal Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kendal Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Poppy Fields Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elizabeth Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawtrie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elizabeth Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elizabeth Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elizabeth Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elizabeth Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Windermere Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kendal Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawtrie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawtrie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Arnside Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Arnside Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dawtrie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawtrie Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawtrie Close | Under investigation |
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