Crime Rate in Westfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westfield

The total recorded crimes in Westfield, York, UK in March 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westfield crime rate of 3.42 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 Westfield, encompassing approximately 51,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-5.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
Westfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornlands Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Vesper Drive with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westfield has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)
Guildhall1,196 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate247 22,606 22,712 2
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
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe45 13543 12624 12
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

Westfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
October 202447
September 202425
August 202440
July 202457
June 2024108
May 202446
April 202436

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 202415
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 202426
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 202411
September 202413
August 202416
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412
April 202422

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 202426
May 202410
April 202422

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
October 202424
September 202414
August 202412
July 202421
June 202444
May 202423
April 202420

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 66.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
October 202473
September 202446
August 202444
July 202464
June 2024124
May 202465
April 202444

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 202410
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

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 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

High Crime Locations Westfield in March 2025

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

1. Cornlands Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Cross Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Vesper Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Wetherby Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Tithe Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bramham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. St Stephen'S Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Tudor Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pheasant Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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