Crime Rate in Fishergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishergate

The total recorded crimes in Fishergate, York, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishergate crime rate of 2.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fishergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Wenlock Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Fishergate has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fishergate)CrimesRank (Fishergate)CrimesRank (Fishergate)
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
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

Fishergate 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202528
May 202515
April 202519
March 20259
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202526
April 202524
March 202517
December 20241
October 202415
September 202417
August 202428

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202511
April 202525
March 20256
October 20248
September 20245
August 202416

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Fishergate in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
2. Wenlock Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Milton Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Daysfoot Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Tannery (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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