Crime Rate in Rural West York: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rural West York

The total recorded crimes in Rural West York, York, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rural West York crime rate of 10.69 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 Rural West York, encompassing approximately 2,620 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Rural West York Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1237 with total crimes: 5
  • with total crimes: 4
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rural West York?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Rural West York demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 432 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rural West York recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Rural West York had fewer crimes than the York average, with 430 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rural West York recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Rural West York has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rural West York Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rural West York has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 10.69 ranking 17th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Rural West York crimes were 432. The crime rate of Rural West York in 2024 was 164.89 (year) or 13.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rural West York were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 164.12 (year) or 13.68 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rural West York)CrimesRank (Rural West York)CrimesRank (Rural West York)
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
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe69 12543 12624 12
Fulford & Heslington31 16518 13334 16
Acomb38 14385 16502 14
Strensall32 15268 17269 17
Wheldrake9 20136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe17 1878 20110 19
Bishopthorpe10 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without6 2155 2189 21

Rural West York 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20257
March 20252
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
October 202418
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
October 202412
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20259
April 20253
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
September 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rural West York in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rural West York postcode area is presented below.

1. A1237 (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Long Ridge Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Turnpike Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Rufforth Airfield (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Glaisdale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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