Crime Rate in Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Westfield, York, UK in May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westfield crime rate of 3.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-37.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-6.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croftway with total crimes: 15
  • Walton Place with total crimes: 9
  • Chesney Fields with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Westfield has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westfield)CrimesRank (Westfield)CrimesRank (Westfield)
Guildhall1,102 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate338 22,606 22,712 2
Holgate123 61,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent124 51,468 41,383 5
Heworth130 41,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick100 71,181 71,279 7
Clifton63 10925 81,018 8
Hull Road89 8891 9939 9
Fishergate75 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without51 12694 11733 11
Acomb56 11385 16502 14
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe42 14543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton38 16440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington41 15518 13334 16
Rural West York47 13432 15430 15
Strensall15 17268 17269 17
Wheldrake8 19136 18123 18
Bishopthorpe13 18119 19102 20
Copmanthorpe7 2178 20110 19
Heworth Without7 2055 2189 21

Westfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202546
March 202541
October 202447
September 202425
August 202440
July 202457

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
October 202424
September 202414
August 202412
July 202421

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 20257
October 202415
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 61.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202582
March 202569
October 202473
September 202446
August 202444
July 202464

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20257
October 202411
September 202413
August 202416
July 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
October 20245
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 May 2025

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

1. Croftway (Map)
Total15
Public order12
Vehicle crime3
2. Walton Place (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Chesney Fields (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
4. Cross Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Clay Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Rogers Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Beaconsfield Mews (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alexa Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Gale Farm Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sanderson Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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