Crime Rates at Blacklee Close, Strensall, York, YO32 5YF

Blacklee Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Strensall , and the 278th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blacklee Close (YO32 5YF) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 92.8% higher than the Strensall average (29.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 45.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blacklee Close (YO32 5YF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Sidings, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near On or near (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.