Total Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thornfield Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Huntington & New Earswick , and the 67th 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 Thornfield Drive (YO31 9DR) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% lower than the Huntington & New Earswick average (85.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thornfield Drive (YO31 9DR), the main crime hotspot is near Blackthorn Drive. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Huntington & New Earswick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fox Covert | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nightingale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fox Covert | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brockfield Park Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Brockfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Upperdale Park | — |
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