York crime stats
The overall crime rate in York city is 109.5 crimes per 1,000 which is 109% of the national crime average. Most crimes, 5.3k crimes were violent crimes which is 32.0% of all crimes committed in the area. Violent crime rate is at 99% of national crime rate. Robbery crime was the fastest growing crime and it increased by 129.2% over the last twelve months.The category of "bicycle theft crime" is the highest ranking crime category when category crime rate is compared to the national average. Bicycle theft crime rate is at 366% of national crime rate which puts York on 3. position out of 99 England's and Wales' cities in this crime category. Bicycle theft crime makes up 2.9% of all crimes committed in the area. As of May 2026 bicycle theft crime totalled 478 representing a decrease 33.6% year-over-year.
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Ranking (99 cities) | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 32.0% | 18. lowest | 99% | 5.3k | 3.4% |
| Antisocial behaviour crime | 25.7% | 15. highest | 176% | 4.3k | 3.8% |
| Shoplifting crime | 10.4% | 52. highest | 137% | 1.7k | -21.1% |
| Criminal damage and arson crime | 6.9% | 34. lowest | 104% | 1.1k | -6.5% |
| Public order crime | 5.5% | 14. lowest | 88% | 917 | 14.5% |
| Other theft crime | 4.5% | 13. lowest | 74% | 742 | -11.9% |
| Burglary crime | 3.1% | 43. lowest | 92% | 514 | -15.6% |
| Bicycle theft crime | 2.9% | 3. highest | 366% | 478 | -33.6% |
| Drugs crime | 2.8% | 30. lowest | 87% | 468 | 24.1% |
| Vehicle crime | 2.6% | 13. lowest | 57% | 441 | 7.8% |
| Robbery crime | 1.2% | 43. lowest | 96% | 204 | 129.2% |
| Other crime | 1.1% | 5. lowest | 56% | 186 | -13.9% |
| Possession of weapons crime | 0.8% | 19. lowest | 86% | 130 | -4.4% |
| Theft from the person crime | 0.5% | 36. lowest | 32% | 90 | -9.1% |
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Crime rate ranking | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
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