Is York Road Safe?
Crime statistics for York Road. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 574 total crimes recorded in York Road
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for York Road — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is York Road safe?
York Road has a CrimeRadar safety score of 36/100, rated Below Average. A total of 574 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in York Road are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in York Road in the last 12 months?
574 crimes were recorded in York Road in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 2% compared to the previous 12-month period (563 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 188 incidents.
What is the most common crime in York Road?
The most common crime in York Road is Violent Crime, with 188 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 32.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in York Road increasing or decreasing?
Crime in York Road is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2% — from 563 crimes in the previous 12 months to 574 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for York Road?
York Road has a safety score of 36 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does York Road compare to the Wiltshire Police average?
York Road has a safety score of 36/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 45/100. York Road is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in York Road?
19.2% of crimes recorded in York Road resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Wiltshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in York Road?
188 violent crimes were recorded in York Road in the last 12 months — representing 32.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 114 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for York Road last updated?
The crime data for York Road was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare York Road with other areas?
You can compare York Road with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.