Crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
598 crimes were recorded in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- Types of crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- Dringhouses & Woodthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- Demographics of Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- Questions about crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (172), anti-social behaviour (150) and shoplifting (73) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,965th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 598 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,617 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe peaked in the year to August 2021 (869 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (567). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 598 | 51.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 567 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 583 | 50.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 651 | 56.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 801 | 69.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 869 | 74.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 797 | 68.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 818 | 70.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 805 | 69.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and other theft (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 22 to 46 and shoplifting rose from 37 to 73, while violence and sexual offences fell from 209 to 172.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +97% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +109% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dringhouses & Woodthorpe; the highest is Micklegate (163.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Copmanthorpe, York (17.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dringhouses & Woodthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 1,834 | 128.1 | +149% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | +45% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +218% |
| Copmanthorpe | 74 | 17.9 | -65% |
| Bishopthorpe | 115 | 28.3 | -45% |
| Acomb | 327 | 36.6 | -29% |
| Fulford & Heslington | 308 | 84.5 | +64% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +80% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Silverdale Court” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Silverdale Court | 65 |
| On or near | 62 |
| On or near Highmoor Road | 23 |
| On or near Meadow Court | 22 |
| On or near The Grove | 20 |
| On or near Wain'S Grove | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Chapmans Court | 17 |
| On or near Eason Road | 14 |
| On or near Dringfield Close | 13 |
Of the 448 crimes in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has an estimated population of 11,617 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dringhouses & Woodthorpe average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dringhouses & Woodthorpe a safe place to live?
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,965th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe was up 5% on the year before: 598 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 567 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dringhouses & Woodthorpe?
About 11,617 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dringhouses & Woodthorpe?
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe 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.