Crime Rate in Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Westfield, York, UK in July 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westfield crime rate of 4.24 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 Westfield, encompassing approximately 51,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (8.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-2.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (27) incidents (575.00% increase)
Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammerton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Westfield?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Westfield reported a higher crime volume than the York average, with 2,026 crimes compared to 1,479. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Westfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the York average, with 2,367 crimes compared to 1,590. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Westfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westfield has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 3th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Westfield crimes were 2,026. The crime rate of Westfield in 2024 was 39.57 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westfield were around 2,367 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.23 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westfield)CrimesRank (Westfield)CrimesRank (Westfield)
Guildhall1,414 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate241 22,606 22,712 2
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
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

Westfield 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 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202550
May 202543
April 202546
March 202541
October 202447
September 202425
August 202440

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20257
October 202411
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202562
May 202551
April 202582
March 202569
October 202473
September 202446
August 202444

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 202516
March 20252
October 202410
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202519
April 202515
March 20257
October 202415
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202522
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
October 202424
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20253
August 20241

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

High Crime Locations Westfield in July 2025

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

1. Hammerton Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Tudor Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Croftway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Marston Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rylatt Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
7. Hotham Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Parker Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Rogers Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Pheasant Drive (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2

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