Crime Rate in York: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in York

The total recorded crimes in York, UK in February 2026 are around 2,223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a York crime rate of 10.96 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (695) incidents (-6.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (601) incidents (7.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (297) incidents (20.73% increase)
York Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 78
  • Low Ousegate with total crimes: 60
  • with total crimes: 54

York Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

York Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 695 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 601 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (741 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (557 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 878 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 531 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (797 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (665 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (806 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (806 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (780 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (687 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (885 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (849 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 876 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 770 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (862 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (797 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1543 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 128.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026100
January 202699
December 202584
November 2025112
October 2025147
September 2025155
August 2025176
July 2025125
June 2025140
May 2025160
April 2025158
March 202587

A total of 1534 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 127.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026105
January 2026120
December 2025114
November 2025165
October 2025165
September 2025116
August 2025120
July 2025126
June 2025151
May 2025114
April 2025118
March 2025120

A total of 9959 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 766.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 962 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026695
January 2026741
December 2025878
November 2025797
October 2025806
September 2025780
August 2025885
July 2025876
June 2025862
May 2025786
April 2025890
March 2025962
February 20251

A total of 317 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202613
December 202515
November 202532
October 202530
September 202532
August 202535
July 202531
June 202538
May 202517
April 202521
March 202534
February 20252

A total of 913 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202663
December 202543
November 202594
October 2025100
September 202557
August 202596
July 202599
June 202568
May 2025102
April 202565
March 202571

A total of 427 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202613
December 202531
November 202574
October 202521
September 202540
August 202555
July 202552
June 202526
May 202538
April 202553
March 20257

A total of 782 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202634
December 202558
November 202591
October 202562
September 202568
August 202595
July 2025105
June 202547
May 202563
April 202579
March 202547

A total of 8348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 695.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 849 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026601
January 2026557
December 2025531
November 2025665
October 2025806
September 2025687
August 2025849
July 2025770
June 2025797
May 2025706
April 2025756
March 2025623

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 202524
November 202511
October 202523
September 20257
August 202518
July 202518
June 202518
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514

A total of 3660 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 305.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026297
January 2026246
December 2025248
November 2025328
October 2025294
September 2025286
August 2025288
July 2025270
June 2025339
May 2025309
April 2025345
March 2025410

A total of 234 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202615
December 202514
November 202516
October 202511
September 202517
August 202524
July 202550
June 202515
May 202517
April 20256
March 202521

A total of 758 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202660
December 202549
November 202538
October 202559
September 202566
August 202576
July 2025143
June 202546
May 202532
April 202583
March 202566

A total of 2055 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 171.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026188
January 2026109
December 2025147
November 2025155
October 2025204
September 2025143
August 2025186
July 2025160
June 2025178
May 2025193
April 2025232
March 2025160

A total of 1045 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202621
December 202550
November 202556
October 202580
September 202569
August 2025118
July 2025130
June 2025147
May 202594
April 2025129
March 2025105

High Crime Locations York in February 2026

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

1. (Map)
Total78
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting12
Public order6
2. Low Ousegate (Map)
Total60
Anti-social behaviour30
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting6
Other theft6
Bicycle theft6
3. (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
4. Blake Street (Map)
Total54
Anti-social behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences18
5. (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Bootham Row (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting18
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences6

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