Crime in Acomb, York: statistics, rates and trends

328 crimes were recorded in Acomb, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Acomb, York has the 3,566th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Acomb, York was highest in the year to July 2018 (610 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (328). Over the whole period it fell 46%, 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 Acomb, York 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+42%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-74%) and public order (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Acomb, York

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Acomb, York recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Acomb, York

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Acomb, York recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Acomb, York

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Acomb, York recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Acomb, York

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Acomb, York recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Acomb, York

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Acomb, York recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Acomb, York

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Acomb, York recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Acomb, York

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Acomb, York recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Acomb, York

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Acomb, York recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Acomb, York

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Acomb, York recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Acomb, York

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Acomb, York recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Acomb, York

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Acomb, York recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Acomb, York

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Acomb, York recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Acomb, York over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Acomb, York 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.

Acomb, York has an estimated population of 8,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Acomb, York sits in decile 7.5, 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 Acomb, York. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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