Crime Rate in Fulford & Heslington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fulford & Heslington

The total recorded crimes in Fulford & Heslington, York, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fulford & Heslington crime rate of 19.11 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 Fulford & Heslington, encompassing approximately 2,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Fulford & Heslington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Mall with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Heath Croft with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fulford & Heslington?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Fulford & Heslington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 518 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fulford & Heslington recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Fulford & Heslington had fewer crimes than the York average, with 334 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fulford & Heslington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fulford & Heslington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fulford & Heslington has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 19.11 ranking 15th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Fulford & Heslington crimes were 518. The crime rate of Fulford & Heslington in 2024 was 241.44 (year) or 20.12 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fulford & Heslington were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 155.67 (year) or 12.97 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fulford & Heslington)CrimesRank (Fulford & Heslington)CrimesRank (Fulford & Heslington)
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
Fishergate75 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without51 12694 11733 11
Acomb56 11385 16502 14
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe42 14543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton38 16440 14530 13
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

Fulford & Heslington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20259
October 202418
September 202410
August 202416
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
October 202424
September 202418
August 202415
July 202421
June 202456
May 202410

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20246
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412
July 20247
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
September 20243
May 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243

High Crime Locations Fulford & Heslington in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Mall (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Heath Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bishopdale Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Connaught Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glen Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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