Crime Rates in YO1
Crime statistics for YO1 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how YO1 compares.
How safe is York City Centre (YO1)?
YO1 covers the historic walled city of York, including the Minster, Shambles, and Museum Gardens. Property in the medieval centre commands a premium, with period homes and conversion apartments popular with buyers and tourists alike.
Is York City Centre (YO1) a safe area to live?
YO1 covers the historic walled city of York, including the Minster, Shambles, and Museum Gardens. Property in the medieval centre commands a premium, with period homes and conversion apartments popular with buyers and tourists alike. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for YO1.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in YO1?
Enter a full YO1 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
YO1 at a glance
Around 773 crimes were recorded near YO1 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (238).
- Recorded crimes
- 773
- Violent Crime
- 238
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 184
- Shoplifting
- 122
- Public Order
- 51
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 42
Approximate, for the YO1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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