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Crime in Upper Poppleton

Upper Poppleton had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 20.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 36 York areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% below the middle York area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

YO26, York · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upper Poppleton

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20.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 36York rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 4 Apr 10 May 9 Jun 8 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upper Poppleton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour936%
violence520%
burglary28%
vehicle crime28%
criminal damage28%
shoplifting14%
public order14%
drugs14%

Upper Poppleton against York

TypeUpper Poppleton per 1,000Middle York areaChange
Violence4.123.2–
Burglary1.62.4–
Vehicle crime1.62.3–
Anti-social behaviour7.422.8–
Theft and robbery0.85.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holgate109.3▲ 21%
Acomb106.8▲ 25%
Chapelfields99▲ 46%
Rawcliffe58.20%
Skelton31.1–
Upper Poppleton20.6▲ 14%
Nether Poppleton17.3▲ 40%
See every York area ranked on the crime in York page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Upper Poppleton a safe area?

Upper Poppleton had about 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 36 York areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Upper Poppleton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (9), followed by violence (5) and burglary (2).