Crime Rate in Micklegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Micklegate

The total recorded crimes in Micklegate, York, UK in May 2025 are around 338 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Micklegate crime rate of 7.64 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (37.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (46.48% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
Micklegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scarcroft Road with total crimes: 42
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 30
  • Caesar Court with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the Micklegate has recorded 338 crimes with crime rate of 7.64 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Micklegate)CrimesRank (Micklegate)CrimesRank (Micklegate)
Guildhall1,102 115,024 116,280 1
Westfield174 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate123 61,189 61,408 4
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

Micklegate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 202586
March 202573
October 202450
September 202474
August 202461
July 202456

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 86.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 202571
March 202578
October 202493
September 202484
August 202481
July 202494

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202513
October 202417
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202512
March 202513
October 20243
September 20246
August 202420
July 20249

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202517
October 202418
September 202420
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
October 202415
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Micklegate in May 2025

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

1. Scarcroft Road (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary12
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
3. Caesar Court (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour18
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Blossom Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Alcelina Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
7. Cygnet Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bar Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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