Total Crime Rate
51.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westview Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Aire Valley , and the 786th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westview Close (BD20 9BU) in the last 12 months was 51.4 per 1,000 residents and was 32.9% higher than the Aire Valley average (38.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westview Close (BD20 9BU), the main crime hotspot is near Browns Court. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aire Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Skipton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Heath Crescent | Under investigation |
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