Crime Rate in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, York, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dringhouses & Woodthorpe crime rate of 2.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, encompassing approximately 18,558 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St James Place with total crimes: 3
  • Moorlea Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Slingsby Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dringhouses & Woodthorpe?

To understand the safety of Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, we need to analyze Dringhouses & Woodthorpe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 543 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe had fewer crimes than the York average, with 624 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 13th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Dringhouses & Woodthorpe crimes were 543. The crime rate of Dringhouses & Woodthorpe in 2024 was 29.26 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe were around 624 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.62 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)
Guildhall1,196 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate247 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield175 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate150 51,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent150 41,468 41,383 5
Heworth107 71,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick141 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton87 8925 81,018 8
Hull Road77 9891 9939 9
Fishergate70 10811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without55 11694 11733 11
Haxby & Wigginton51 12440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington39 14518 13334 16
Acomb36 16385 16502 14
Rural West York36 15432 15430 15
Strensall22 17268 17269 17
Wheldrake16 18136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe7 2078 20110 19
Bishopthorpe15 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without5 2155 2189 21

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
October 202416
September 202413
August 202416
July 202412
June 202422
May 202418
April 20247

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
October 202418
September 20248
August 202415
July 202424
June 202432
May 202421
April 202416

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Dringhouses & Woodthorpe in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe postcode area is presented below.

1. St James Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Moorlea Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Slingsby Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chaloner'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
6. Herdsman Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Wharfe Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jervis Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Breary Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapmans Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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