Crime Rate in York: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in York

The total recorded crimes in York, UK in July 2025 are around 2,955 as per the recent police data. This equates to a York crime rate of 14.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (876) incidents (1.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (770) incidents (-3.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (270) incidents (-20.35% decrease)
York Crime Hotspots

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

  • Low Ousegate with total crimes: 108
  • with total crimes: 102
  • Blake Street with total crimes: 72

York Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

York Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Guildhall (1414 crimes), and the safest, Heworth Without (6 crimes), is 1408 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across York.

Similarly, the area of York City Centre (1445 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dunnington, Elvington & Wheldrake (15 crimes), with a difference of 1430 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within York.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Guildhall1414
Micklegate241
Westfield217
Holgate157
Heworth118

Safest Wards:

Rural West York28
Copmanthorpe17
Bishopthorpe10
Wheldrake9
Heworth Without6

Most Dangerous Areas:

York City Centre1445
Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood168
Clifton North132
Heworth South & The Groves127
Holgate West101

Safest Areas:

Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe27
Strensall25
Wigginton22
Poppleton, Rufforth & Askham20
Dunnington, Elvington & Wheldrake15

York Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
October 202433
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 1027 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 128.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 2025147
May 202594
April 2025129
March 2025105
October 2024182
September 2024136
August 2024104

A total of 503 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025143
June 202546
May 202532
April 202583
March 202566
October 202445
September 202461
August 202427

A total of 179 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202515
May 202517
April 20256
March 202521
October 202414
September 202429
August 202427

A total of 6885 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 625.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 962 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025876
June 2025862
May 2025786
April 2025890
March 2025962
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 2024932
September 2024752
August 2024820

A total of 2918 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 364.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025270
June 2025339
May 2025309
April 2025345
March 2025410
October 2024478
September 2024310
August 2024457

A total of 790 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 202568
May 2025102
April 202565
March 202571
October 2024162
September 2024123
August 2024100

A total of 1013 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025126
June 2025151
May 2025114
April 2025118
March 2025120
October 2024112
September 2024139
August 2024133

A total of 1110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025125
June 2025140
May 2025160
April 2025158
March 202587
October 2024144
September 2024108
August 2024188

A total of 241 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202538
May 202517
April 202521
March 202534
February 20252
October 202432
September 202444
August 202422

A total of 6032 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 754.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 816 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025770
June 2025797
May 2025706
April 2025756
March 2025623
October 2024774
September 2024790
August 2024816

A total of 232 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202526
May 202538
April 202553
March 20257
October 202422
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 1453 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 181.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025160
June 2025178
May 2025193
April 2025232
March 2025160
October 2024183
September 2024164
August 2024183

A total of 551 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 202547
May 202563
April 202579
March 202547
October 202472
September 202475
August 202463

High Crime Locations York in July 2025

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

1. Low Ousegate (Map)
Total108
Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order12
Possession of weapons6
Bicycle theft6
2. (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour18
Possession of weapons12
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary12
Shoplifting6
3. Blake Street (Map)
Total72
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6
4. (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour12
Robbery6
Public order6
Possession of weapons6
Bicycle theft6
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total54
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences18
Bicycle theft12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences12
Bicycle theft6

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