Crime in Fulford & Heslington: statistics, rates and trends
308 crimes were recorded in Fulford & Heslington in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fulford & Heslington at a glance
- Crime trends in Fulford & Heslington
- Types of crime in Fulford & Heslington
- Fulford & Heslington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fulford & Heslington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fulford & Heslington
- Demographics of Fulford & Heslington
- Questions about crime in Fulford & Heslington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), shoplifting (90) and anti-social behaviour (56) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,691st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fulford & Heslington | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 308 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.5 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,644 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fulford & Heslington peaked in the year to August 2024 (361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (256). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 308 | 84.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 314 | 86.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 361 | 99.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 341 | 93.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 290 | 79.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 274 | 75.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 256 | 70.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 313 | 85.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 350 | 96.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fulford & Heslington recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 24.7 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fulford & Heslington; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishopthorpe, York (28.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fulford & Heslington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +10% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +94% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | -25% |
| Bishopthorpe | 115 | 28.3 | -67% |
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 598 | 51.5 | -39% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +281% |
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | -6% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 85% of the crime recorded in Fulford & Heslington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Mall” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Mall | 120 |
| On or near | 53 |
| On or near Glen Close | 21 |
| On or near Thornton Road | 21 |
| On or near Fulfordgate | 14 |
| On or near Maple Court | 11 |
| On or near Fordlands Crescent | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Bishopdale Way | 5 |
| On or near Cherry Wood Crescent | 5 |
Of the 252 crimes in Fulford & Heslington with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Fulford & Heslington has an estimated population of 3,644 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fulford & Heslington average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fulford & Heslington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fulford & Heslington a safe place to live?
Fulford & Heslington recorded 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,691st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Fulford & Heslington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (90).
Is crime in Fulford & Heslington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulford & Heslington was down 2% on the year before: 308 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fulford & Heslington?
About 3,644 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fulford & Heslington?
Fulford & Heslington 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.