Crime in Westfield, York: statistics, rates and trends
1,834 crimes were recorded in Westfield, York in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westfield, York
- Questions about crime in Westfield, York
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (624), anti-social behaviour (541) and criminal damage and arson (147) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Westfield, York | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,834 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.1 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,322 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Westfield, York of any year here (1,834 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,834 | 128.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,861 | 129.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,080 | 145.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,945 | 135.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,261 | 157.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,022 | 141.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,906 | 133.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,849 | 129.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,102 | 146.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 178 |
| July 2026 | 186 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westfield, York recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate), bicycle theft (78% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (66% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (61% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 455 to 541 and shoplifting rose from 107 to 125, while vehicle crime fell from 68 to 28 and drugs fell from 93 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 624 | 43.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 541 | 37.8 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 8.7 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Public order | 114 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -57% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.5 | 0.8 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westfield, York; the highest is Micklegate (163.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Copmanthorpe, York (17.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westfield, York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 598 | 51.5 | -60% |
| Acomb | 327 | 36.6 | -71% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | -42% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +28% |
| Rural West York | 342 | 40.0 | -69% |
| Copmanthorpe | 74 | 17.9 | -86% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | -12% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Westfield, York over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cross Street” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cross Street | 124 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Gale Farm Court | 79 |
| On or near Clay Place | 63 |
| On or near York Road | 58 |
| On or near Chesney Fields | 51 |
| On or near Tithe Close | 49 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Mews | 45 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 44 |
| On or near Kingsthorpe | 39 |
Of the 1,293 crimes in Westfield, York with a recorded outcome, 20% 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 541 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 582 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Westfield, York has an estimated population of 14,322 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westfield, York average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Westfield, York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westfield, York a safe place to live?
Westfield, York recorded 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Westfield, York?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 624 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (541).
Is crime in Westfield, York going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westfield, York was down 1% on the year before: 1,834 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,861 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westfield, York?
About 14,322 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westfield, York?
Westfield, 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.