Crime in Clifton, York: statistics, rates and trends
1,008 crimes were recorded in Clifton, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clifton, York at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton, York
- Types of crime in Clifton, York
- Clifton, York compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton, York
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton, York
- Population and deprivation in Clifton, York
- Questions about crime in Clifton, York
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
1,008 crimes were recorded in Clifton, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clifton, York has the 1,128th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clifton, York | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,008 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.9 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,613 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clifton, York was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,011 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (830). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,008 | 104.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 936 | 97.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,010 | 105.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,011 | 105.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 966 | 100.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 989 | 102.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 893 | 92.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 849 | 88.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 830 | 86.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
| July 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clifton, 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+23%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and burglary (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 30.5 | 0.89 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 24.1 | 1.57 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 14.3 | 1.72 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 11.2 | 1.66 | +4% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -30% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.8 | 0.58 | +9% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.2 | 0.91 | -34% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -59% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 2.1 | 2.53 | +11% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +58% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.08 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.75 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clifton, York
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clifton, York recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clifton, York
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clifton, York recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clifton, York
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clifton, York recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clifton, York
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clifton, York recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clifton, York
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clifton, York recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clifton, York
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clifton, York recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clifton, York
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clifton, York recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clifton, York
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clifton, York recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clifton, York
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clifton, York recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clifton, York
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clifton, York recorded 20 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 up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clifton, York
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clifton, York recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clifton, York
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clifton, York recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clifton, York
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clifton, York recorded 7 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 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clifton, York, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clifton, York.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton, York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall | 4,921 | 314.0 | +199% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 919 | 73.9 | -30% |
| Heworth | 1,125 | 76.6 | -27% |
| Holgate | 917 | 72.7 | -31% |
| Micklegate | 2,134 | 165.9 | +58% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 950 | 76.7 | -27% |
| Acomb | 328 | 36.7 | -65% |
| Heworth Without | 72 | 18.9 | -82% |
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 Clifton, York over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waveney Grove | 136 |
| On or near Burton Stone Lane | 62 |
| On or near Burdyke Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Evelyn Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Surtees Street | 34 |
| On or near Crombie Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Kingsway North | 28 |
| On or near Archer Close | 27 |
| On or near Clifton Dale | 27 |
| On or near Rowntree Avenue | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clifton, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 26.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 213 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Clifton, York has an estimated population of 9,613. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clifton, York sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clifton, York |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Clifton, York a safe place to live?
Clifton, York recorded 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clifton, York?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (232).
Is crime in Clifton, York going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton, York was up 8% on the year before: 1,008 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 936 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clifton, York?
Clifton, York is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Clifton, York. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.