Crime in Clifton, York: statistics, rates and trends
1,086 crimes were recorded in Clifton, York in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clifton, York
- Questions about crime in Clifton, York
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (290), anti-social behaviour (245) and shoplifting (147) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 952nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Clifton, York | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,086 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.0 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,613 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Clifton, York of any year here (1,086 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,086 | 113.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 932 | 97.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 999 | 103.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,000 | 104.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 991 | 103.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 997 | 103.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 883 | 91.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 842 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 871 | 90.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clifton, York recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.9 times the national rate), shoplifting (81% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (33% below) and public order (28% below). On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 46 and shoplifting rose from 106 to 147, while drugs fell from 54 to 21 and vehicle crime fell from 69 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 30.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 25.5 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 15.3 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 53 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 3.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -61% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clifton, York; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Heworth Without (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton, York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +185% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | -30% |
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | -30% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | -34% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +45% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 1,009 | 81.5 | -28% |
| Acomb | 327 | 36.6 | -68% |
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -81% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Clifton, York over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Waveney Grove” (161).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waveney Grove | 161 |
| On or near Burton Stone Lane | 66 |
| On or near Burdyke Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Surtees Street | 46 |
| On or near Evelyn Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Kingsway North | 32 |
| On or near Queen Anne'S Road | 32 |
| On or near Archer Close | 31 |
| On or near Clifton Dale | 31 |
| On or near Crombie Avenue | 31 |
Of the 841 crimes in Clifton, York with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 245 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Clifton, York has an estimated population of 9,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (11.9%, against 7.9%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and more households without a car (33%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clifton, York average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clifton, York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clifton, York a safe place to live?
Clifton, York recorded 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 952nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Clifton, York?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (245).
Is crime in Clifton, York going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton, York was up 17% on the year before: 1,086 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 932 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clifton, York?
About 9,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clifton, York?
Clifton, 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.