Crime Rate in Holgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holgate

The total recorded crimes in Holgate, York, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holgate crime rate of 3.99 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-54.84% decrease)
Holgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falconer Street with total crimes: 18
  • New Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Holgate has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holgate)CrimesRank (Holgate)CrimesRank (Holgate)
Guildhall1,102 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate338 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield174 32,026 32,367 3
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

Holgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202514
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
October 202411
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202543
October 202441
September 202425
August 202438
July 202447
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
July 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20243
August 20241
May 20246

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202531
March 202554
October 202423
September 202430
August 202441
July 202441
June 202450
May 202450

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202523
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
October 20246
September 20242
August 202414
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
October 20244
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Holgate in May 2025

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

1. Falconer Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Robbery3
2. New Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Holgate Park Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Stamford Street East (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Stamford Street West (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Bishopsfields Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
8. Lindley Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Birstwith Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Upper Hanover Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3

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