Crime in Fishergate: statistics, rates and trends
1,040 crimes were recorded in Fishergate in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fishergate at a glance
- Crime trends in Fishergate
- Types of crime in Fishergate
- Fishergate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fishergate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fishergate
- Demographics of Fishergate
- Questions about crime in Fishergate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (381), anti-social behaviour (167) and shoplifting (111) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,417th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fishergate | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,040 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.9 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,194 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Fishergate of any year here (1,040 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,040 | 92.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 882 | 78.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 909 | 81.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 734 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 878 | 78.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 977 | 87.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 868 | 77.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 859 | 76.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 848 | 75.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fishergate recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate), public order (43% above the national rate) and drugs (36% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (35% below) and burglary (32% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 238 to 381 and public order rose from 80 to 107, while burglary fell from 40 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 34.0 | 34.2 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 14.9 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Public order | 107 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fishergate; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Heworth Without (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fishergate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +76% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | -32% |
| Fulford & Heslington | 308 | 84.5 | -9% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +247% |
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | -15% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | -20% |
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -77% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Fishergate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 191 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Wenlock Terrace | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near | 63 |
| On or near Milton Street | 50 |
| On or near Lawrence Square | 41 |
| On or near The Tannery | 29 |
| On or near Daysfoot Court | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
Of the 873 crimes in Fishergate with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 116 | 13.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Fishergate has an estimated population of 11,194 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (35.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fishergate average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fishergate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 35.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fishergate a safe place to live?
Fishergate recorded 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,417th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Fishergate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 381 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Fishergate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fishergate was up 18% on the year before: 1,040 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 882 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fishergate?
About 11,194 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fishergate?
Fishergate is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.