Total Crime Rate
44.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbotsway area has the 40th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall , and the 300th 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 Abbotsway (YO31 9LB) in the last 12 months was 44.6 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Guildhall average (315.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbotsway (YO31 9LB), the main crime hotspot is near Foston Grove. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Guildhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Byland Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Byland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilling Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilling Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foston Grove | Under investigation |
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