Total Crime Rate
135.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Lane area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fulford & Heslington , and the 115th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around School Lane (YO10 4LU) in the last 12 months was 135.7 per 1,000 residents and was 174.1% higher than the Fulford & Heslington average (49.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 42 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 48 (≈ 83.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 1051.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around School Lane (YO10 4LU), the main crime hotspot is near Harden Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fulford & Heslington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fulfordgate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Glen Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bishopdale Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bishopdale Way | Under investigation |
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