Crime Rates at Thief Lane, York, YO10 3HS

Thief Lane area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall , and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Thief Lane (YO10 3HS) in the last 12 months was 32.3 per 1,000 residents and was 89.0% lower than the Guildhall average (293.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thief Lane (YO10 3HS), the main crime hotspot is near On or near. Police recorded 63 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.