Crime in Acomb, York: statistics, rates and trends
327 crimes were recorded in Acomb, York in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Acomb, York at a glance
- Crime trends in Acomb, York
- Types of crime in Acomb, York
- Acomb, York compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Acomb, York
- What happened after crimes were reported in Acomb, York
- Demographics of Acomb, York
- Questions about crime in Acomb, York
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (80) and criminal damage and arson (35) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,581st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Acomb, York | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 327 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,944 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Acomb, York of any year here (327 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 47%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 327 | 36.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 381 | 42.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 451 | 50.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 514 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 563 | 62.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 524 | 58.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 64.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 516 | 57.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 612 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (66% below) and violence and sexual offences (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 104 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 13.6 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Acomb, York.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Acomb, York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | +104% |
| Westfield | 1,834 | 128.1 | +250% |
| Rural West York | 342 | 40.0 | +9% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | +115% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +209% |
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 598 | 51.5 | +41% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +348% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +782% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Acomb, York over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Danebury Drive | 19 |
| On or near Viking Road | 15 |
| On or near Garden Court | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Millgates | 13 |
| On or near Apple Tree Lane | 11 |
| On or near Boroughbridge Road | 11 |
| On or near Millbrook Rise | 8 |
| On or near Old School Walk | 8 |
Of the 247 crimes in Acomb, York with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Acomb, York has an estimated population of 8,944 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (19%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Acomb, York average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Acomb, York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Acomb, York a safe place to live?
Acomb, York recorded 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,581st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Acomb, York?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Acomb, York going up or down?
Recorded crime in Acomb, York was down 14% on the year before: 327 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 381 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Acomb, York?
About 8,944 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Acomb, York?
Acomb, York is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.