Crime Rate in Fishergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishergate

The total recorded crimes in Fishergate, York, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishergate crime rate of 2.75 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 Fishergate, encompassing approximately 25,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fishergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Daysfoot Court with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fishergate?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Fishergate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 811 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fishergate witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fishergate had fewer crimes than the York average, with 822 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fishergate witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fishergate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fishergate has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 10th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Fishergate crimes were 811. The crime rate of Fishergate in 2024 was 31.91 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fishergate were around 822 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.34 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)
Guildhall1,196 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate247 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield175 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate150 51,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent150 41,468 41,383 5
Heworth107 71,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick141 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton87 8925 81,018 8
Hull Road77 9891 9939 9
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without55 11694 11733 11
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe45 13543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton51 12440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington39 14518 13334 16
Acomb36 16385 16502 14
Rural West York36 15432 15430 15
Strensall22 17268 17269 17
Wheldrake16 18136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe7 2078 20110 19
Bishopthorpe15 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without5 2155 2189 21

Fishergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
December 20241
October 202415
September 202417
August 202428
July 202422
June 202426
May 202416
April 202422

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420
July 202411
June 202436
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20248
September 20245
August 202416
July 202414
June 202438
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20246
September 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20244
April 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 Fishergate in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Drugs9
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Daysfoot Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wenlock Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandringham Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grants Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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