Crime Rate in Holgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holgate

The total recorded crimes in Holgate, York, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holgate crime rate of 5.10 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 Holgate, encompassing approximately 30,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
Holgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falconer Street with total crimes: 24
  • Walworth Street South with total crimes: 9
  • New Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Holgate?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Holgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 1189 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Holgate witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Holgate had fewer crimes than the York average, with 1,408 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Holgate witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Holgate has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 5.10 ranking 4th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Holgate crimes were 1,189. The crime rate of Holgate in 2024 was 38.59 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holgate were around 1,408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.70 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holgate)CrimesRank (Holgate)CrimesRank (Holgate)
Guildhall1,414 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate241 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield217 32,026 32,367 3
Osbaldwick & Derwent70 101,468 41,383 5
Heworth118 51,270 51,331 6
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

Holgate 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202530
May 202514
April 202531
March 202554

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202532
May 202539
April 202531
March 202543

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202513
April 202519
March 202514

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20258
May 202521
April 20258
March 202523

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253

High Crime Locations Holgate in July 2025

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

1. Falconer Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Walworth Street South (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Other crime3
3. New Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Lindsey Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. St Paul'S Terrace (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft6
7. Monument Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Jubilee Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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