Crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
697 crimes were recorded in Woodlands, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
- Woodlands, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
- Population and deprivation in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
- 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.
697 crimes were recorded in Woodlands, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 331 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodlands, North Yorkshire has the 1,358th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodlands, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 697 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.3 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,315 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,204 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (697). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 697 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 708 | 96.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 824 | 112.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 987 | 134.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 812 | 111.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,204 | 164.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,050 | 143.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 918 | 125.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 882 | 120.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
| July 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodlands, North Yorkshire 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+54%). The largest falls were in other crime (-19%) and anti-social behaviour (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 45.2 | 1.32 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 19.3 | 1.26 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 9.2 | 1.35 | +5% |
| Other theft | 43 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +54% |
| Public order | 39 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +0% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.9 | 0.88 | -9% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 1.10 | -19% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.13 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 47.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woodlands, North Yorkshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodlands, North Yorkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodlands, North Yorkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodlands, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby | 422 | 66.6 | -30% |
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | +31% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | +44% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +449% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,043 | 133.6 | +40% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 337 | 50.8 | -47% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +49% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -48% |
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 Woodlands, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 108 |
| On or near Hospital | 65 |
| On or near Northstead | 43 |
| On or near St Luke'S Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Broadway | 26 |
| On or near Wreyfield Drive | 24 |
| On or near Colescliffe Road | 19 |
| On or near Colescliffe Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Gildercliffe | 16 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodlands, North Yorkshire 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 | 254 | 39.7% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 5.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Woodlands, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 7,315. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodlands, North Yorkshire sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodlands, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% |
Is Woodlands, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Woodlands, North Yorkshire recorded 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Woodlands, North Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodlands, North Yorkshire was down 2% on the year before: 697 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 708 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodlands, North Yorkshire?
Woodlands, North Yorkshire 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 Woodlands, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.