Crime Rates at South Esplanade, York, YO1 9SJ

South Esplanade area has the 10th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall , and the 12th 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 South Esplanade (YO1 9SJ) in the last 12 months was 702.1 per 1,000 residents and was 122.2% higher than the Guildhall average (315.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 74 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 80 (≈ 283.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 105.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Esplanade (YO1 9SJ), the main crime hotspot is near On or near. Police recorded 574 crimes here, including 187 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.