Crime Rate in Bishopthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Bishopthorpe, York, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopthorpe crime rate of 5.51 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 Bishopthorpe, encompassing approximately 2,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Croft Court with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bishopthorpe?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Bishopthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 119 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishopthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Bishopthorpe had fewer crimes than the York average, with 102 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishopthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bishopthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishopthorpe has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 5.51 ranking 18th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopthorpe crimes were 119. The crime rate of Bishopthorpe in 2024 was 50.43 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopthorpe were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.23 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopthorpe)CrimesRank (Bishopthorpe)CrimesRank (Bishopthorpe)
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
Acomb56 11385 16502 14
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
Copmanthorpe7 2178 20110 19
Heworth Without7 2055 2189 21

Bishopthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
October 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Bishopthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Croft Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Ramsey Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Vernon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Coppice (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Newlands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Keble Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coda Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Tyn Garth (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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