Crime in Acomb, York
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Garden Court Map | Burglary: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Millgates Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Iver Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sandacre Court Map | Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Mowbray Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Norman Drive Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Danebury Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Beech Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Elmtree Gardens Map | Bicycle theft: 1 | 1 |
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Residential burglaries
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
York West NPT continue to conduct house to house and CCTV enquiries as part of Op Respond - our robust response to residential burglaries.
Super cocooning is also conducted after every residential burglary. This is a way of updating the public of the burglary and giving security advice.
The team have conducted hi-vis patrols of areas targeted by thieves and have engaged and provided crime prevention advice to residents.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Op Pendulum - Ongoing ASB and criminality involving the use of Sur-Ron and modified E-Bikes
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Patrols around areas affected by ASB and enquiries into any two-wheel enabled crimes
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Youth Related Anti-Social Behaviour
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
The local team have launched Op Harmony, which is a problem solving plan to tackle youth-related ASB in the area, focusing on high-visibility patrols, engagement with businesses and residents, multi-agency partnerships and targeted intervention against repeat offenders. The team are currently focusing on a recent rise in ASB around the Acomb area, particularly around Front Street shops.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Retail Crime
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
York West NPT have engaged with retail businesses targeted by thieves and have conducted hi-vis patrols of retail premises to deter and reduce shop thefts.
NPT are prioritising offences committed by the most prolific offenders, who commit the most retail crime and have made a number of arrests, contributing to a reduction in retail crime in the area.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Deliberate fires
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
The York Outer Neighbourhood Policing Team have launched a joint problem solving plan, Operation Firesafe, with North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service to tackle the rise in deliberate fires across the city.
The Operation focuses on educating young people around the risk of starting deliberate fires.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Engagement Events
Community Corner at The Place
otherThe Community Corner at The Place is held every Tuesday between 09:30 - 13:00.
The York West Neighbourhood Policing Team will attend when on duty and will be available to discuss any issues or concerns you have in the area.
9:30 AM — 1:00 PM
The Place, Bramham Road, Acomb, York
Craft and Chat at Foxwood Community Centre
otherCraft and Chat is held at Foxwood Community Centre between 10:00 - 12:00 every Tuesday.
The York West Neighbourhood Policing Team will attend when on duty and will be available to discuss any issues or concerns you have in the area.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Foxwood Community Centre, Cranfield Place, York
Community Cafe at Lidgett Grove Methodist Church
meetingThe Community Cafe at Lidgett Grove Methodist Church is held every Wednesday between 09:30-11:30.
The York West Neighbourhood Policing Team will attend when on duty and will be available to discuss any issues or concerns you have in the area.
9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Lidgett Grove Methodist Church, Wheatlands Grove, Acomb, York
Take 5 Community Cafe at Acomb Holy Redeemer Church
otherThe Take 5 Community Cafe at the Holy Redeemer Church is held every Wednesday between 13:00 - 15:00.
The York West Neighbourhood Policing Team will attend when on duty and will be available to discuss any issues or concerns you have in the area.
1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Holy Redeemer Church, Boroughbridge Road, Acomb, York
Community Cafe at St James The Deacon
otherThe Community Cafe at St James The Deacon is held every Thursday between 09:00 - 12:00.
The York West Neighbourhood Policing Team will attend when on duty and will be available to discuss any issues or concerns you have in the area.
9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
The Vicarage, Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe, York
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