Crime Rate in Heworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heworth

The total recorded crimes in Heworth, York, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heworth crime rate of 3.32 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-34.21% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Heworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Saxon Place with total crimes: 5
  • Villa Grove 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 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 July 2025 the Heworth has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heworth)CrimesRank (Heworth)CrimesRank (Heworth)
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
Huntington & New Earswick110 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton103 7925 81,018 8
Hull Road85 8891 9939 9
Fishergate73 9811 10822 10
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

Heworth 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202519
April 202517
March 202513
October 202417
September 202425
August 202430

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20254
March 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202538
May 202532
April 202543
March 202529
October 202435
September 202422
August 202433

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202534
May 202540
April 202546
March 202532
October 202440
September 202432
August 202439

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heworth in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Saxon Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Villa Grove (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Public order1
4. Scrope Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. St Aelreds Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rockingham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Redeness Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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