Total Crime Rate
106.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Lea area has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford , and the 307th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
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 Ash Lea (WF11 9LF) in the last 12 months was 106.2 per 1,000 residents and was 90.6% higher than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 48.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Lea (WF11 9LF), the main crime hotspot is near Top Fold. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Monk Fryston & South Milford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Top Fold | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Top Fold | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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