Is York Safe for Women? Crime Rate in York
Safety rating
Women living in York consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in York consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is York?
I’ve lived in York all my life and it feels such a safe place to live. I live on the outskirts of York and I feel safe going out in York by myself, for nights out etc with no fear or worry of being harmed.
Posted: December 31, 2024York does have its crime but as does every city. I walk alone at night to and from my flat which is not too far out of the centre. I feel safe walking around in thr city centre, occassionally you may meet some odd people but they mainly keep to themselves, it is commonly busy and filled with people.
Posted: December 29, 2024
Jasmine
York is very safe in general. I don't know anyone who's been attacked or burgled in York. Very rarely you'll see people arguing or making inappropriate comments in public but most people are friendly.
Posted: May 29, 2024
Emily
York is a very safe place to visit. There are only a few areas on the outskirts that I would avoid late late at night, otherwise very safe. Public transport is good and very safe. As with any UK city, don't leave valuables out etc but you don't need to be overly worried about anything.
Posted: April 7, 2024Meet locals in York
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I am 24, and I have been living in York for coming up on two years. I am going to br travelling to Asia and Europe throughout the year! I am hoping to possibly meet up with some people on my travels as I will be going alone.
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