Crime in York district: statistics, rates and trends

18,886 crimes were recorded in York district in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,093 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, York district has the 131st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in York district was highest in the year to July 2021 (20,968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (18,886). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in York district 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 anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in robbery (+78%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-40%) and theft from the person (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in York district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. York district recorded 6,093 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in York district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. York district recorded 4,907 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in York district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. York district recorded 2,137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in York district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. York district recorded 1,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in York district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. York district recorded 1,047 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in York district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. York district recorded 912 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in York district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. York district recorded 530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in York district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. York district recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in York district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. York district recorded 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in York district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. York district recorded 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in York district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. York district recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in York district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. York district recorded 215 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 78% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in York district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. York district recorded 145 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 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in York district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. York district recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to York district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to York district.

35 areas within York district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Guildhall had the highest rate (314.0 per 1,000) and Wheldrake the lowest (7.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 York district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in York district 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.

York district has an estimated population of 209,301. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in York district sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 York district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.