Crime in Wheldrake, York: statistics, rates and trends

105 crimes were recorded in Wheldrake, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 40 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wheldrake, York has the 3,860th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wheldrake, York was highest in the year to July 2021 (185 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (105). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wheldrake, 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wheldrake, York

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wheldrake, York recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wheldrake, York

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wheldrake, York recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wheldrake, York

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wheldrake, York recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wheldrake, York

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wheldrake, York recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wheldrake, York

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wheldrake, York recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wheldrake, York

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wheldrake, York recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wheldrake, York

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wheldrake, York recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wheldrake, York

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wheldrake, York recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wheldrake, York

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wheldrake, York recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wheldrake, York

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wheldrake, York recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wheldrake, York, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wheldrake, York.

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 Wheldrake, York over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wheldrake, 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.

Wheldrake, York has an estimated population of 4,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wheldrake, York sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wheldrake, York. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.