Crime Rates at Nelsons Yard, York, YO1 9AA

Nelsons Yard area has the 16th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall , and the 22nd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Nelsons Yard (YO1 9AA) in the last 12 months was 405.9 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% higher than the Guildhall average (315.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 1900.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 105.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 157.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelsons Yard (YO1 9AA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 308 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near On or near (63 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.