Crime in Westfield, York: statistics, rates and trends
1,756 crimes were recorded in Westfield, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westfield, York at a glance
- Crime trends in Westfield, York
- Types of crime in Westfield, York
- Westfield, York compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westfield, York
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westfield, York
- Population and deprivation in Westfield, York
- Questions about crime in Westfield, 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.
1,756 crimes were recorded in Westfield, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 599 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westfield, York has the 791st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westfield, York | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,756 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.6 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,322 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westfield, York was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,248 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,756). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,756 | 122.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,851 | 129.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,159 | 150.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,911 | 133.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,248 | 157.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,026 | 141.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,877 | 131.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,875 | 130.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,134 | 149.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 164 |
| April 2026 | 153 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 148 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
| July 2025 | 181 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westfield, 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, criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+18%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-66%) and vehicle crime (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 599 | 41.8 | 1.22 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 503 | 35.1 | 2.29 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 10.2 | 1.50 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 8.7 | 1.05 | +16% |
| Public order | 110 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +9% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +18% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.9 | 1.11 | -5% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -53% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.2 | 1.02 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -57% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.4 | 1.44 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 1.36 | -66% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westfield, York
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westfield, York recorded 599 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westfield, York
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westfield, York recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westfield, York
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westfield, York recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westfield, York
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westfield, York recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westfield, York
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westfield, York recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westfield, York
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westfield, York recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westfield, York
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westfield, York recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westfield, York
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westfield, York recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westfield, York
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westfield, York recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westfield, York
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westfield, York recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westfield, York
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westfield, York recorded 21 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 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westfield, York
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westfield, York recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westfield, York
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westfield, York recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westfield, York
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westfield, York recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westfield, York, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westfield, York.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westfield, York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 541 | 46.6 | -62% |
| Acomb | 328 | 36.7 | -70% |
| Holgate | 917 | 72.7 | -41% |
| Micklegate | 2,134 | 165.9 | +35% |
| Rural West York | 337 | 39.4 | -68% |
| Copmanthorpe | 73 | 17.7 | -86% |
| Clifton | 1,008 | 104.9 | -14% |
| Fishergate | 986 | 88.1 | -28% |
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 Westfield, York over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cross Street | 115 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Clay Place | 59 |
| On or near Gale Farm Court | 56 |
| On or near York Road | 53 |
| On or near Chesney Fields | 45 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 45 |
| On or near Tithe Close | 38 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Mews | 37 |
| On or near Gale Lane | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 491 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 461 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 13.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Westfield, York has an estimated population of 14,322. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westfield, York sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westfield, York |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Westfield, York a safe place to live?
Westfield, York recorded 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Westfield, York?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 599 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (503).
Is crime in Westfield, York going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westfield, York was down 5% on the year before: 1,756 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,851 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westfield, York?
Westfield, 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 Westfield, York. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.