Crime Rate in Clifton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton

The total recorded crimes in Clifton, York, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton crime rate of 0.78 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (21) incidents (950.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
Clifton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waveney Grove with total crimes: 13
  • Abbey Street with total crimes: 9
  • Burdyke Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Clifton has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)
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
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
Bishopthorpe10 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without6 2155 2189 21

Clifton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202524
May 202518
April 202517
March 202517
October 202421
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202526
May 202513
April 202512
March 202534
February 20251
January 20252
October 202423
September 202423
August 202422

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 20257
April 202519
March 20257
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations Clifton in July 2025

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

1. Waveney Grove (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Abbey Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
3. Burdyke Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bede Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingsway North (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Clifton Dale (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Josephs Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Skelton Court (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
9. Greencliffe Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wilberforce Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1

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