York Inner vs York Outer (West)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    York Inner North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      York Outer (West) North Yorkshire Police

      York Inner vs York Outer (West) Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      York Inner
      North Yorkshire Police
      7,459 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      York Outer (West)
      North Yorkshire Police
      4,231 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      15.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A York Inner
      B York Outer (West)
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,459
      4,231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,874
      4,304
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      15.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A York Inner
      B York Outer (West)
      Violent Crime
      2,250 ↑4%
      1,401 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,972 ↓3%
      1,112 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      347 ↓8%
      196 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      152 ↑6%
      132 ↓25%
      Burglary
      201 ↓21%
      144 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      389 ↓6%
      363 ↓8%
      Drugs
      180 ↑42%
      156 ↑70%
      Public Order
      364 ↓5%
      215 ↑0%
      Robbery
      104 ↑174%
      31 ↑35%
      Shoplifting
      1,010 ↓22%
      291 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↓29%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      312 ↓27%
      71 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      57 ↑2%
      41 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓9%
      73 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A York Inner is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is York Inner safer than York Outer (West)?

      York Inner has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,459 crimes in the last 12 months. York Outer (West) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,231 crimes. York Inner scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in York Inner vs York Outer (West)?

      York Inner shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. York Outer (West) shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in York Inner and York Outer (West)?

      In York Inner, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,250 incidents). In York Outer (West), it is Violent Crime (1,401 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between York Inner and York Outer (West)?

      York Inner recorded 1,972 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while York Outer (West) recorded 1,112. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in York Inner vs York Outer (West)?

      Violent crime in York Inner totalled 2,250 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,401 in York Outer (West). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in York Inner and York Outer (West) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, York Inner recorded 7,874 crimes (now 7,459, a change of -5.3%). York Outer (West) recorded 4,304 crimes previously (now 4,231, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in York Inner and York Outer (West)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. York Inner has a resolution rate of 15.8% and York Outer (West) has 15.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers York Inner and York Outer (West)?

      York Inner falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. York Outer (West) is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare York Inner and York Outer (West)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see York Inner or York Outer (West) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both York Inner and York Outer (West). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.