In February 2026, the national police data portal released new information showing every crime reported across York, North Yorkshire, during January 2026. This monthly update allows people to see exactly what is happening on their own streets and hold local services to account.
According to the data.police.uk portal, the new figures help residents track how safely the city is performing at the start of the year. Current records from scos.co.uk show that York has a crime rate of about 93 incidents for every 1,000 residents.
Mayor David Skaith, who leads the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, recently launched a four-year plan to focus on shoplifting, rowdy behaviour, and the safety of women and girls. Data from plumplot.co.uk shows that violent crimes and sexual offences make up about one-third of all reports in the county.
The release of this information follows a proposal presented to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel on 5 February 2026 to increase the police portion of council tax bills. If the plan is approved, people living in average Band D homes would pay an extra £15 a year to help fund more officers in local neighbourhoods.
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