Crime Rate in Acomb: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acomb

The total recorded crimes in Acomb, York, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acomb crime rate of 2.17 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Acomb Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Danebury Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Jute Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Acomb has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acomb)CrimesRank (Acomb)CrimesRank (Acomb)
Guildhall1,414 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate241 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield217 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate157 41,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent70 101,468 41,383 5
Heworth118 51,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick110 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton103 7925 81,018 8
Hull Road85 8891 9939 9
Fishergate73 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without58 13694 11733 11
Haxby & Wigginton69 11440 14530 13
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe69 12543 12624 12
Fulford & Heslington31 16518 13334 16
Rural West York28 17432 15430 15
Strensall32 15268 17269 17
Wheldrake9 20136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe17 1878 20110 19
Bishopthorpe10 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without6 2155 2189 21

Acomb 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202523
April 202515
March 202510
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202511
April 202516
March 20259
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Acomb in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Danebury Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Jute Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Sitwell Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Viking Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Melander Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Shirley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Paddock Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Plantation Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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