Crime Rate in Fishergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishergate

The total recorded crimes in Fishergate, York, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishergate crime rate of 2.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
Fishergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Wenlock Terrace with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the York.

    • 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 areas in the York.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fishergate has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fishergate)CrimesRank (Fishergate)CrimesRank (Fishergate)
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
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

Fishergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 20259
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420
July 202411
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202524
March 202517
December 20241
October 202415
September 202417
August 202428
July 202422
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202525
March 20256
October 20248
September 20245
August 202416
July 202414
June 202438
May 20249

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20246
September 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wenlock Terrace (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lawrence Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Willis Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Daysfoot Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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