Based on April 2026 Police data, Earswick (YO32) recorded the lowest crime rate in York, with 33 incidents. At the other end of the scale, York (YO1) recorded 687 crimes in the same period — more than 20x the crime count of the safest area. The 7 postcode areas analysed in York span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Earswick (YO32) is the safest area in York, recording 33 crimes — 87% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
York (YO1) recorded the most crime in York in April 2026, with 687 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
Full reports include 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a safety score — from £4.99.
Check any York postcode — from £4.99