Total Crime Rate
9.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Keble Park South area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bishopthorpe , and the 50th 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 Keble Park South (YO23 2SU) in the last 12 months was 9.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% 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 2 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 Keble Park South (YO23 2SU), the main crime hotspot is near Vernon Close. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishopthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vernon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vernon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Melton Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vernon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vernon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vernon Close | — |
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