Crime Rate in Wheldrake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheldrake

The total recorded crimes in Wheldrake, York, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheldrake crime rate of 17.23 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 Wheldrake, encompassing approximately 464 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wheldrake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Elvington Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Dauby Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wheldrake?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Wheldrake demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 136 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wheldrake recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Wheldrake had fewer crimes than the York average, with 123 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wheldrake recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wheldrake Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wheldrake has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 17.23 ranking 19th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Wheldrake crimes were 136. The crime rate of Wheldrake in 2024 was 292.85 (year) or 24.40 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wheldrake were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 264.86 (year) or 22.07 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wheldrake)CrimesRank (Wheldrake)CrimesRank (Wheldrake)
Guildhall1,102 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate338 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield174 32,026 32,367 3
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
Bishopthorpe13 18119 19102 20
Copmanthorpe7 2178 20110 19
Heworth Without7 2055 2189 21

Wheldrake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
October 20243
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wheldrake in May 2025

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

1. Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Elvington Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Dauby Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cranbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beck Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Conifers (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Ferry Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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