Crime Rate in Micklegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Micklegate

The total recorded crimes in Micklegate, York, UK in July 2025 are around 241 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Micklegate crime rate of 5.45 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 Micklegate, encompassing approximately 44,243 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Micklegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16
  • Clock Tower Way with total crimes: 14
  • Alcelina Court with total crimes: 12

How safe is Micklegate?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Micklegate reported a higher crime volume than the York average, with 2,606 crimes compared to 1,479. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Micklegate witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Micklegate experienced a greater number of crimes than the York average, with 2,712 crimes compared to 1,590. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Micklegate witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Micklegate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Micklegate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Micklegate has recorded 241 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 2th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Micklegate crimes were 2,606. The crime rate of Micklegate in 2024 was 58.90 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Micklegate were around 2,712 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.30 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Micklegate)CrimesRank (Micklegate)CrimesRank (Micklegate)
Guildhall1,414 115,024 116,280 1
Westfield217 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate157 41,189 61,408 4
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

Micklegate 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 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (78 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (73 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (74 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 620 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202578
May 2025118
April 202586
March 202573
October 202450
September 202474
August 202461

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202574
May 2025104
April 202571
March 202578
October 202493
September 202484
August 202481

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 202513
April 202521
March 20259
October 202412
September 202418
August 20247

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202520
April 202512
March 20257
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202530
April 202512
March 202513
October 20243
September 20246
August 202420

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
October 202415
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 202517
October 202418
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202531
April 202526
March 202511
October 202415
September 202425
August 202418

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20256
April 202510
March 202513
October 202417
September 202410
August 202411

High Crime Locations Micklegate in July 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Clock Tower Way (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Alcelina Court (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime3
4. Scarcroft Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
5. George Hudson Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Joseph Terry Grove (Map)
Total8
Drugs8
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3

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