Crime Rate in Clifton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton

The total recorded crimes in Clifton, York, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton crime rate of 0.47 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 Clifton, encompassing approximately 132,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Clifton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Street with total crimes: 6
  • Queen Anne'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Intake Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clifton?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Clifton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 925 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Clifton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Clifton had fewer crimes than the York average, with 1,018 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Clifton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clifton has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 10th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton crimes were 925. The crime rate of Clifton in 2024 was 15.12 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton were around 1,018 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.86 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)
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
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
Bishopthorpe13 18119 19102 20
Copmanthorpe7 2178 20110 19
Heworth Without7 2055 2189 21

Clifton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202517
October 202421
September 202418
August 202418
July 202426
June 202426
May 202428

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202534
February 20251
January 20252
October 202423
September 202423
August 202422
July 202426
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
October 20244
September 20246
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202519
March 20257
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Clifton in May 2025

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

1. Abbey Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Queen Anne'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. Intake Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Waveney Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Crombie Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Sutton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Almery Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Field View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Surtees Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Primrose Villas (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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