Crime in Fulford & Heslington: statistics, rates and trends

302 crimes were recorded in Fulford & Heslington in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 103 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fulford & Heslington has the 1,739th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Fulford & Heslington was highest in the year to July 2024 (348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (250). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fulford & Heslington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Fulford & Heslington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fulford & Heslington recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Fulford & Heslington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fulford & Heslington recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Fulford & Heslington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fulford & Heslington recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Fulford & Heslington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fulford & Heslington recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Fulford & Heslington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fulford & Heslington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Fulford & Heslington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fulford & Heslington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Fulford & Heslington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fulford & Heslington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Fulford & Heslington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fulford & Heslington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Fulford & Heslington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fulford & Heslington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Fulford & Heslington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fulford & Heslington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Fulford & Heslington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fulford & Heslington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Fulford & Heslington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fulford & Heslington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Fulford & Heslington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fulford & Heslington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Fulford & Heslington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fulford & Heslington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fulford & Heslington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fulford & Heslington.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Fulford & Heslington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fulford & Heslington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Fulford & Heslington has an estimated population of 3,644. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fulford & Heslington sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Fulford & Heslington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.