Crime in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, York
Comprehensive safety analysis for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, localized within York.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Map | Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Silverdale Court Map | Shoplifting: 5Public order: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Meadow Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 2Public order: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Chapmans Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Chaloner'S Crescent Map | Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Herdsman Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Wain'S Grove Map | Public order: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Eason View Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ainsty Grove Map | Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
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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 Drop in
meetingOpportunity for residents to talk to the local team about any issues they are experiencing at the mobile office
6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
Sanderson House Bramham Rd York
Foxwood Coffee Morning
meetingKnit and natter with your local PCSO
10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Foxwood community centre
Bike Register And Meet The Team Event
meetingBike Register And Meet The Team Event
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Acomb Police Station York
Bike Register Event
meetingBike Register And Meet The Team Event
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Acomb Explore Library York
Bike Register Event
meetingBike Register And Meet The Team Event
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Morrisons Acomb Car Park
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