Crime Rates at John Ward Close, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1PY

John Ward Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Pocklington Provincial , and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 1,114 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

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 John Ward Close (YO41 1PY) in the last 12 months was 6.4 per 1,000 residents and was 80.9% lower than the Pocklington Provincial average (33.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Ward Close (YO41 1PY), the main crime hotspot is near Lob Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.