Crime Rates at Ashdene Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HF

Ashdene Drive area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton , and the 247th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ashdene Drive (WF4 1HF) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ashdene Drive (WF4 1HF), the main crime hotspot is near Springhill Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.