Safest Places to Live in York 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, York (YO24) recorded the lowest crime rate in York, with 261 incidents. At the other end of the scale, York (YO1) recorded 687 crimes in the same period — 2.6x more than York. All 3 areas analysed in York exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
York YO24
Violence & sexual offences
261
crimes
2
York YO31
Violence & sexual offences
366
crimes
3
York YO1
Violence & sexual offences
687
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
York YO1
Violence & sexual offences
687
crimes
2
York YO31
Violence & sexual offences
366
crimes
3
York YO24
Violence & sexual offences
261
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in York?

Based on April 2026 Police data, York (YO24) is the safest area in York, recording 261 crimes — 40% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in York?

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.

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