Is York Safe for Women? Crime Rate in York

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in York consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in York consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

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 6 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is York?

Kathrine

Kathrine

York is generally a very safe place. As anywhere there are moments but as an average I don’t fear for my safety. Town can get rowdy with party goers as it’s a destination for stag and hens and weekends away and when you add the abundance of bars and pubs into the mix it does get lively but that’s York.

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Sam

Sam

York is known locally as an ‘old person’ town. Very low crime rate, I regularly walked home early hours of the morning when I worked in a bar safely. No harassment unless off of drunken men on a Saturday night in a nightclub - all other hours of day, days of the week or locations fine

Posted: January 27, 2025
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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, 2024
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York 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
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Jasmine

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
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Emily

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, 2024
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Is York worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I was attending university in York. It is an absolutely incredible experience. I have been telling my family to skip London and make their way to Yorkshire. That's where the most beautiful part of England is!

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Lucrezia

Lucrezia

Italy

Solo travel

I felt very safe walking around alone I enjoyed visiting the York ghost merchants and the cathedral I mostly walked and a few buses that run very little compared to London. For those who need to leave their luggage for a few hours I recommend Your bag ​​Left Luggage (20 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH)

Posted: May 11, 2025Experienced: April, 2024
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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is York safe?

Women living in York consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is York safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in York consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in York?

Women living in York consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in York?

Women living in York consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in York?

Women living in York consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in York?

Women living in York consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in York?

Women living in York consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in York?

Women living in York consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in York?

Women living in York consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in York?

Women living in York consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5