Crime Rate in Micklegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Micklegate

The total recorded crimes in Micklegate, York, UK in March 2025 are around 247 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Micklegate crime rate of 5.58 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (46.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Micklegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dove Street with total crimes: 21
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 18
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Micklegate has recorded 247 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)
Guildhall1,196 115,024 116,280 1
Westfield175 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate150 51,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent150 41,468 41,383 5
Heworth107 71,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick141 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton87 8925 81,018 8
Hull Road77 9891 9939 9
Fishergate70 10811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without55 11694 11733 11
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe45 13543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton51 12440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington39 14518 13334 16
Acomb36 16385 16502 14
Rural West York36 15432 15430 15
Strensall22 17268 17269 17
Wheldrake16 18136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe7 2078 20110 19
Bishopthorpe15 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without5 2155 2189 21

Micklegate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (122 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 572 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 71.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
October 202450
September 202474
August 202461
July 202456
June 2024136
May 202472
April 202450

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
March 20258
October 202415
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 818 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 102.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
October 202493
September 202484
August 202481
July 202494
June 2024192
May 202474
April 2024122

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 20243
September 20246
August 202420
July 20249
June 202426
May 202429
April 20249

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202426
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
October 202418
September 202420
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 202415
September 202425
August 202418
July 202425
June 202446
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 202417
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202426
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
October 202412
September 202418
August 20247
July 202412
June 202440
May 202425
April 202410

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
June 20246
April 20243

High Crime Locations Micklegate in March 2025

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

1. Dove Street (Map)
Total21
Other crime9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bridge Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Cygnet Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Campleshon Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Clement Street (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
8. George Hudson Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
9. Bar Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2

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