Crime Rate in York: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in York

The total recorded crimes in York, UK in May 2025 are around 2,643 as per the recent police data. This equates to a York crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around York, encompassing approximately 202,821 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (786) incidents (-11.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (706) incidents (-6.61% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (309) incidents (-10.43% decrease)
York Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 108
  • with total crimes: 90
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 66

York Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

York Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Guildhall (1102 crimes), and the safest, Copmanthorpe (7 crimes), is 1095 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across York.

Similarly, the area of York City Centre (1241 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Strensall (9 crimes), with a difference of 1232 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within York.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Guildhall1102
Micklegate338
Westfield174
Heworth130
Osbaldwick & Derwent124

Safest Wards:

Strensall15
Bishopthorpe13
Wheldrake8
Heworth Without7
Copmanthorpe7

Most Dangerous Areas:

York City Centre1241
Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood133
Heworth South & The Groves132
Osbaldwick124
Fulford Road & Clementhorpe95

Safest Areas:

Haxby28
Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe20
Dunnington, Elvington & Wheldrake18
Wigginton10
Strensall9

York Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (786 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (706 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (890 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (756 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (962 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (623 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (932 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (774 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (790 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (752 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (820 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (816 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1000 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 858 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202553
March 20257
October 202422
September 202416
August 202418
July 20243

A total of 691 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202565
March 202571
October 2024162
September 2024123
August 2024100
July 202468

A total of 357 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202583
March 202566
October 202445
September 202461
August 202427
July 202443

A total of 873 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025118
March 2025120
October 2024112
September 2024139
August 2024133
July 2024137

A total of 2656 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 379.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025309
April 2025345
March 2025410
October 2024478
September 2024310
August 2024457
July 2024347

A total of 6147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 614.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1000 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025786
April 2025890
March 2025962
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 2024932
September 2024752
August 2024820
July 20241000

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
October 202433
September 20249
August 202419
July 202414

A total of 992 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 141.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025160
April 2025158
March 202587
October 2024144
September 2024108
August 2024188
July 2024147

A total of 428 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202579
March 202547
October 202472
September 202475
August 202463
July 202429

A total of 1329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 189.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025193
April 2025232
March 2025160
October 2024183
September 2024164
August 2024183
July 2024214

A total of 138 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202521
October 202414
September 202429
August 202427
July 202424

A total of 928 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 132.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 2025129
March 2025105
October 2024182
September 2024136
August 2024104
July 2024178

A total of 205 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202534
February 20252
October 202432
September 202444
August 202422
July 202433

A total of 5323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 760.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 858 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025706
April 2025756
March 2025623
October 2024774
September 2024790
August 2024816
July 2024858

High Crime Locations York in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the York postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total108
Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting12
Robbery6
Burglary6
2. (Map)
Total90
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order12
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
4. (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order12
Shoplifting6
Burglary6
5. (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour12
6. Scarcroft Road (Map)
Total42
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary12

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