Total Crime Rate
228.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands area has the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Amotherby & Ampleforth , and the 96th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
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 Woodlands (YO17 6XW) in the last 12 months was 228.2 per 1,000 residents and was 452.9% higher than the Amotherby & Ampleforth average (41.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 48 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 51 (≈ 171.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands (YO17 6XW), the main crime hotspot is near Theme/Adventure Park. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amotherby & Ampleforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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