Crime Rate in Acomb: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acomb

The total recorded crimes in Acomb, York, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acomb crime rate of 3.20 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 Acomb, encompassing approximately 17,504 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Acomb Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danebury Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Viking Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Acomb?

To understand the safety of Acomb, we need to analyze Acomb crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Acomb demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 385 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Acomb recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Acomb had fewer crimes than the York average, with 502 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Acomb recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Acomb has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Acomb Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Acomb has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 11th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Acomb crimes were 385. The crime rate of Acomb in 2024 was 21.99 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acomb were around 502 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.68 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acomb)CrimesRank (Acomb)CrimesRank (Acomb)
Guildhall1,102 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate338 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield174 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate123 61,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent124 51,468 41,383 5
Heworth130 41,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick100 71,181 71,279 7
Clifton63 10925 81,018 8
Hull Road89 8891 9939 9
Fishergate75 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without51 12694 11733 11
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe42 14543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton38 16440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington41 15518 13334 16
Rural West York47 13432 15430 15
Strensall15 17268 17269 17
Wheldrake8 19136 18123 18
Bishopthorpe13 18119 19102 20
Copmanthorpe7 2178 20110 19
Heworth Without7 2055 2189 21

Acomb Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 202510
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 20259
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20245

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Acomb in May 2025

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

1. Danebury Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Viking Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
4. Garden Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodlea Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Duchess Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Danesgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Cranbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Beech Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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