Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO1 · York
686
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO24 · York
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
York has less crime — 261 vs 686 incidents in April 2026.
York recorded substantially more crime than York in April 2026 — 686 incidents compared to 261, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: York sees higher rates of Shoplifting (114), while York has more Public order (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, York recorded fewer crimes than York — 261 vs 686 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. York is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, York saw higher rates of Shoplifting while York had more Public order. Overall, York recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 686).