Total Crime Rate
90.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northfield Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Rural West York , and the 172nd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Northfield Lane (YO26 6QF) in the last 12 months was 90.1 per 1,000 residents and was 123.2% higher than the Rural West York average (40.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 37.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northfield Lane (YO26 6QF), the main crime hotspot is near Glaisdale Road, with 10 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Rural West York| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Glaisdale Road | Under investigation |
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