Crime Rates at Askham Lane, York, YO24 3HJ

Askham Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Westfield , and the 241st highest crime rate of 631 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 Askham Lane (YO24 3HJ) in the last 12 months was 65.4 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% lower than the Westfield average (120.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Askham Lane (YO24 3HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westfield Place, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Knoll (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.