Crime in Guildhall: statistics, rates and trends
5,052 crimes were recorded in Guildhall in the 12 months to August 2026, 322.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Guildhall at a glance
- Crime trends in Guildhall
- Types of crime in Guildhall
- Guildhall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Guildhall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Guildhall
- Demographics of Guildhall
- Questions about crime in Guildhall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,561), anti-social behaviour (1,228) and shoplifting (917) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 54th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Guildhall | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,052 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 322.4 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,670 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Guildhall peaked in the year to August 2018 (5,969 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (4,724). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,052 | 322.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,474 | 349.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,448 | 347.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,094 | 325.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,218 | 333.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,724 | 301.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,824 | 307.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,822 | 371.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,969 | 380.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 591 |
| July 2026 | 458 |
| June 2026 | 443 |
| May 2026 | 427 |
| April 2026 | 375 |
| March 2026 | 392 |
| February 2026 | 352 |
| January 2026 | 332 |
| December 2025 | 399 |
| November 2025 | 400 |
| October 2025 | 477 |
| September 2025 | 406 |
Compared with England and Wales, Guildhall recorded notably more bicycle theft (10.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (6.9 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (5.1 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (34% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 57 to 78 and possession of weapons rose from 38 to 48, while bicycle theft fell from 286 to 133 and burglary fell from 166 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,561 | 99.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,228 | 78.4 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 917 | 58.5 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Public order | 310 | 19.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 233 | 14.9 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 224 | 14.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 133 | 8.5 | 0.8 | -53% |
| Drugs | 92 | 5.9 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.7 | 3.6 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Robbery | 78 | 5.0 | 1.4 | +37% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 3.1 | 1.0 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.2 | 1.7 | -36% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -35% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Guildhall has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guildhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | -75% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | -65% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | -49% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | -71% |
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -93% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | -80% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | -77% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Guildhall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (1,074).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 1,074 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 419 |
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 180 |
| On or near Hospital | 148 |
| On or near Parking Area | 144 |
| On or near Blake Street | 135 |
| On or near King Street | 110 |
| On or near Low Ousegate | 104 |
| On or near Merchantgate | 89 |
Of the 3,824 crimes in Guildhall with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,228 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,383 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,056 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 472 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 339 | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 195 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 167 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 130 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Guildhall has an estimated population of 15,670 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (34.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (49%, against 20%) and more households without a car (47%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Guildhall average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Guildhall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 34.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Guildhall a safe place to live?
Guildhall recorded 322.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 54th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Guildhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,561 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,228).
Is crime in Guildhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guildhall was down 8% on the year before: 5,052 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,474 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Guildhall?
About 15,670 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Guildhall?
Guildhall 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.