Crime Rate in Guildhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guildhall

The total recorded crimes in Guildhall, York, UK in May 2025 are around 1,102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guildhall crime rate of 11.31 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 Guildhall, encompassing approximately 97,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (340) incidents (-24.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (265) incidents (-17.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (195) incidents (-4.41% decrease)
Guildhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 108
  • with total crimes: 90
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 66

How safe is Guildhall?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Guildhall reported a higher crime volume than the York average, with 15,024 crimes compared to 1,479. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Guildhall witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Guildhall experienced a greater number of crimes than the York average, with 16,280 crimes compared to 1,590. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Guildhall witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Guildhall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Guildhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Guildhall has recorded 1,102 crimes with crime rate of 11.31 ranking 1th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Guildhall crimes were 15,024. The crime rate of Guildhall in 2024 was 154.19 (year) or 12.85 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Guildhall were around 16,280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 167.08 (year) or 13.92 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guildhall)CrimesRank (Guildhall)CrimesRank (Guildhall)
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
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

Guildhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (340 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (265 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (449 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (321 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (413 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (258 incidents).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (377 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (364 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (482 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (348 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (422 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (364 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 478 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 433 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (720 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (622 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (330 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (232 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 202415
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 577 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202539
March 202560
October 202440
September 202452
August 202464
July 202448
June 2024144
May 202484

A total of 154 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
October 202427
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202424
May 202439

A total of 3708 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 412.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025340
April 2025449
March 2025413
October 2024364
September 2024348
August 2024364
July 2024478
June 2024622
May 2024330

A total of 238 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202536
March 202528
October 202411
September 202434
August 20246
July 202418
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 994 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 110.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202588
March 202561
October 2024121
September 202484
August 202451
July 2024141
June 2024266
May 2024134

A total of 2374 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 263.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 510 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025195
April 2025204
March 2025253
October 2024340
September 2024166
August 2024290
July 2024236
June 2024510
May 2024180

A total of 628 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 69.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202576
March 202517
October 202473
September 202454
August 2024111
July 202489
June 2024106
May 202452

A total of 3510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 390.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 720 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025265
April 2025321
March 2025258
October 2024377
September 2024482
August 2024422
July 2024433
June 2024720
May 2024232

A total of 609 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 67.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202573
March 202544
October 202467
September 202465
August 202486
July 202469
June 2024116
May 202443

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 20257
October 202418
September 202421
August 202424
July 202414
June 20242
May 202418

A total of 450 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202523
March 202537
October 202476
September 202483
August 202449
July 202427
June 202482
May 202434

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202538
March 20251
October 202419
September 20249
August 202414
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
October 20242
September 202421
August 20246
July 20243
June 202424
May 20241

High Crime Locations Guildhall in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total108
Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting12
Burglary6
Robbery6
2. (Map)
Total90
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order12
Possession of weapons6
Shoplifting6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
4. (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order12
Burglary6
Shoplifting6
6. Low Ousegate (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences12
7. Gillygate (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting24
Robbery6
8. (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences12
Bicycle theft6
9. Clarence Street (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6

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