Crime Rate in Heworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heworth

The total recorded crimes in Heworth, York, UK in May 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heworth crime rate of 3.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
Heworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Saxon Place with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the York.

    • 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 areas in the York.

  • 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 May 2025 the Heworth has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heworth)CrimesRank (Heworth)CrimesRank (Heworth)
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
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

Heworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202543
March 202529
October 202435
September 202422
August 202433
July 202431
June 202450
May 202430

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202546
March 202532
October 202440
September 202432
August 202439
July 202438
June 202448
May 202445

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 20256
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202513
October 202417
September 202425
August 202430
July 202421
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 202414
June 202428
May 20249

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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Heworth in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Saxon Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Bowes Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Emmerson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Rockingham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sterne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dalguise Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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