Crime Rate in Bishopthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Bishopthorpe, York, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopthorpe crime rate of 4.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keble Park North with total crimes: 2
  • Croft Court with total crimes: 1
  • School Lane 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 July 2025 the Bishopthorpe has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopthorpe)CrimesRank (Bishopthorpe)CrimesRank (Bishopthorpe)
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
Acomb38 14385 16502 14
Rural West York28 17432 15430 15
Strensall32 15268 17269 17
Wheldrake9 20136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe17 1878 20110 19
Heworth Without6 2155 2189 21

Bishopthorpe 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
October 20247
August 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
August 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 8 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

High Crime Locations Bishopthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Keble Park North (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Croft Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Vernon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Keble Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Keble Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Myrtle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Hauling Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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