YO1 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO1 8SJ

YO1 8SJ, York has recorded a total of 382 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.81 per 1,000 population. This YO1 8SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO1 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 30.60 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO1 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO1 8SJ, encompassing approximately 3327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (2.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (32.47% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (4.35% increase)

YO1 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 98
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate with total crimes: 25

YO1 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109114.812.83%
Violence and sexual offences10232.7632.47%
Shoplifting7230.664.35%
Bicycle theft3721.648.82%
Public order1911.1226.67%
Other theft135.71-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.9111.11%
Burglary93.0150.00%
Theft from the person42.70-55.56%
Drugs31.20-50.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106106.4049.30%
Violence and sexual offences7731.8613.24%
Shoplifting6923.1416.95%
Bicycle theft3420.749.68%
Other theft2010.2233.33%
Public order156.01-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson94.51-10.00%
Theft from the person92.7012.50%
Burglary62.70200.00%
Drugs61.8050.00%
Possession of weapons21.800.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7188.06-19.32%
Violence and sexual offences6821.34-22.73%
Shoplifting5920.440.00%
Bicycle theft3117.73106.67%
Public order179.3213.33%
Other theft155.11-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.51-9.09%
Theft from the person83.010.00%
Drugs42.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8895.586.02%
Anti-social behaviour8826.45-16.98%
Shoplifting5926.45-3.28%
Other theft1617.73-20.00%
Public order154.817.14%
Bicycle theft154.5136.36%
Criminal damage and arson114.510.00%
Theft from the person83.31100.00%
Burglary62.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Robbery31.500.00%
Other crime20.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10697.9830.86%
Violence and sexual offences8331.86-10.75%
Shoplifting6124.955.17%
Other theft2018.33185.71%
Public order146.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson114.21-35.29%
Bicycle theft113.31-31.25%
Burglary93.31350.00%
Theft from the person42.700.00%
Other crime41.2033.33%
Drugs21.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9391.9743.08%
Anti-social behaviour8127.9547.27%
Shoplifting5824.347.41%
Criminal damage and arson1717.4341.67%
Public order165.116.67%
Bicycle theft164.8160.00%
Other theft74.81-12.50%
Drugs52.10400.00%
Theft from the person41.500.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6567.93-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour5519.54-17.91%
Shoplifting5416.535.88%
Public order1516.237.14%
Criminal damage and arson124.510.00%
Bicycle theft103.61-16.67%
Other theft83.01-52.94%
Burglary32.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10588.6628.05%
Anti-social behaviour6731.56-15.19%
Shoplifting5120.14-15.00%
Other theft1715.3330.77%
Public order145.11-17.65%
Bicycle theft124.21-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson123.610.00%
Drugs63.6150.00%
Burglary41.80-60.00%
Theft from the person31.20-57.14%
Other crime10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8291.07-24.77%
Anti-social behaviour7924.6533.90%
Shoplifting6023.740.00%
Public order1718.0313.33%
Other theft135.11-51.85%
Bicycle theft133.91-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.910.00%
Burglary103.61-44.44%
Theft from the person73.01-12.50%
Drugs42.10-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109106.1012.37%
Shoplifting6032.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour5918.03-33.71%
Other theft2717.7368.75%
Bicycle theft258.1125.00%
Burglary187.51157.14%
Public order155.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.5133.33%
Drugs93.61-10.00%
Theft from the person82.70-33.33%
Other crime72.40600.00%
Robbery22.10-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97101.8927.63%
Anti-social behaviour8929.15-10.10%
Shoplifting5026.75-3.85%
Bicycle theft2015.03-41.18%
Public order206.0111.11%
Other theft166.01-27.27%
Theft from the person124.8171.43%
Drugs103.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.01-35.71%
Burglary72.7016.67%
Robbery52.1066.67%
Vehicle crime21.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99103.693.12%
Violence and sexual offences7629.75-18.28%
Shoplifting5222.84-5.45%
Bicycle theft3415.6336.00%
Other theft2210.2246.67%
Public order186.61-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson145.41100.00%
Theft from the person74.210.00%
Burglary62.10-25.00%
Drugs51.80-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.50400.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Robbery31.2050.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96101.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences9328.850.00%
Shoplifting5527.950.00%
Bicycle theft2516.530.00%
Public order197.510.00%
Other theft155.710.00%
Burglary84.510.00%
Theft from the person72.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.100.00%
Drugs62.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024102
June 202477
May 202468
April 202488
March 202483
February 202493
January 202465
December 2023105
November 202382
October 2023109
September 202397
August 202376
July 202393

A total of 1105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024109
June 2024106
May 202471
April 202488
March 2024106
February 202481
January 202455
December 202367
November 202379
October 202359
September 202389
August 202399
July 202396

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20237
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202415
May 202417
April 202415
March 202414
February 202416
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202315
September 202320
August 202318
July 202319

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 202417
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 20239
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 283 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202434
May 202431
April 202415
March 202411
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 202325
September 202320
August 202334
July 202325

A total of 760 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202472
June 202469
May 202459
April 202459
March 202461
February 202458
January 202454
December 202351
November 202360
October 202360
September 202350
August 202352
July 202355

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202420
May 202415
April 202416
March 202420
February 20247
January 20248
December 202317
November 202313
October 202327
September 202316
August 202322
July 202315

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 202318
September 20237
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO1 8SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1.
    Total98
    Anti-social behaviour32
    Shoplifting25
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Bicycle theft7
    Burglary4
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Blake Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Low Ousegate
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. George Hudson Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Merchantgate
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Market Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. High Ousegate
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Monk Bar Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Newgate
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chapter House Street
    Total7
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cumberland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. King Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. King'S Square
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parliament Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Saviour'S Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Fossgate
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pavement
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Low Petergate
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lendal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Tower Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Skeldergate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. St Leonards Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Granary Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Rougier Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1