Crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
541 crimes were recorded in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- Questions about crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
- 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.
541 crimes were recorded in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has the 3,163rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 541 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,617 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe was highest in the year to July 2021 (854 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (541). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 541 | 46.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 567 | 48.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 581 | 50.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 655 | 56.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 823 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 854 | 73.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 810 | 69.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 850 | 73.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 776 | 66.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
| July 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe 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 public order (+95%) and shoplifting (+79%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-80%) and burglary (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 13.9 | 0.40 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.3 | 0.63 | +79% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +95% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.3 | 0.48 | +15% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -15% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -41% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +160% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +800% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.52 | -80% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dringhouses & Woodthorpe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dringhouses & Woodthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 1,756 | 122.6 | +163% |
| Holgate | 917 | 72.7 | +56% |
| Micklegate | 2,134 | 165.9 | +256% |
| Copmanthorpe | 73 | 17.7 | -62% |
| Bishopthorpe | 118 | 29.0 | -38% |
| Acomb | 328 | 36.7 | -21% |
| Fulford & Heslington | 302 | 82.9 | +78% |
| Fishergate | 986 | 88.1 | +89% |
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 Dringhouses & Woodthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 52 |
| On or near Silverdale Court | 52 |
| On or near Meadow Court | 23 |
| On or near The Grove | 19 |
| On or near Wain'S Grove | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Chaloner'S Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Highmoor Road | 11 |
| On or near Dringfield Close | 11 |
| On or near Eason Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 116 | 23.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has an estimated population of 11,617. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dringhouses & Woodthorpe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Dringhouses & Woodthorpe a safe place to live?
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Dringhouses & Woodthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe was down 5% on the year before: 541 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 567 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dringhouses & Woodthorpe?
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe 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 Dringhouses & Woodthorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.