Crime Rate in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, York, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dringhouses & Woodthorpe crime rate of 3.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herdsman Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ainsty Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Silverdale Court with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the York.

    • 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 areas in the York.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dringhouses & Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Dringhouses & Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Dringhouses & Woodthorpe)
Guildhall1,414 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate241 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield217 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate157 41,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent70 101,468 41,383 5
Heworth118 51,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick110 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton103 7925 81,018 8
Hull Road85 8891 9939 9
Fishergate73 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without58 13694 11733 11
Haxby & Wigginton69 11440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington31 16518 13334 16
Acomb38 14385 16502 14
Rural West York28 17432 15430 15
Strensall32 15268 17269 17
Wheldrake9 20136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe17 1878 20110 19
Bishopthorpe10 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without6 2155 2189 21

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202510
April 202517
March 20259
October 202416
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202514
April 202516
March 202523
October 202418
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
August 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dringhouses & Woodthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Herdsman Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
2. Ainsty Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Silverdale Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. Burns Court (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
5. Foxton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eason View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. White House Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chaloner'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highmoor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Meadow Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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