Crime Rates at Barkston Grove, York, YO26 5AU

Barkston Grove area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Westfield , and the 221st highest 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 Barkston Grove (YO26 5AU) in the last 12 months was 72.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.0% lower than the Westfield average (131.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 45.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barkston Grove (YO26 5AU), the main crime hotspot is near The Wandle. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.