Total Crime Rate
6.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bishopthorpe , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 639 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 New Lane (YO23 2QS) in the last 12 months was 6.5 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% lower than the Bishopthorpe average (32.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around New Lane (YO23 2QS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Lane, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lang Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishopthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lang Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lang Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lang Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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