Crime Rate in Heworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heworth

The total recorded crimes in Heworth, York, UK in March 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heworth crime rate of 3.01 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 Heworth, encompassing approximately 35,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dalguise Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heworth?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Heworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 1270 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Heworth witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heworth had fewer crimes than the York average, with 1,331 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heworth witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heworth has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 7th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Heworth crimes were 1,270. The crime rate of Heworth in 2024 was 35.68 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heworth were around 1,331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.40 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 6 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
Huntington & New Earswick141 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton87 8925 81,018 8
Hull Road77 9891 9939 9
Fishergate70 10811 10822 10
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

Heworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In February 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
October 202440
September 202432
August 202439
July 202438
June 202448
May 202445
April 202443

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
October 202435
September 202422
August 202433
July 202431
June 202450
May 202430
April 202420

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 202414
June 202428
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 202417
September 202425
August 202430
July 202421
June 202428
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Heworth in March 2025

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

1. Dalguise Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
4. Byland Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rockingham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sterne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Foston Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mallard Landings (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Saxon Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
10. Little Hallfield Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

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