Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Acaster Lane area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bishopthorpe , and the 153rd 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 Acaster Lane (YO23 2SJ) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 34.3% lower than the Bishopthorpe average (32.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Acaster Lane (YO23 2SJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Keble Park North (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishopthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Myrtle Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Myrtle Avenue | Under investigation |
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