Crime in Holgate: statistics, rates and trends
917 crimes were recorded in Holgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
917 crimes were recorded in Holgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holgate has the 2,116th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holgate | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 917 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,608 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holgate was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,003 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (833). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 917 | 72.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 869 | 68.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 907 | 71.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 833 | 66.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 914 | 72.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,003 | 79.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 951 | 75.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 964 | 76.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 985 | 78.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
| July 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holgate 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+70%) and other theft (+31%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-29%) and bicycle theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 22.4 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 18.5 | 1.20 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 8.2 | 1.00 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +10% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +31% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.6 | 0.80 | +83% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 1.45 | -25% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -47% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holgate recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holgate recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holgate recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holgate recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holgate recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holgate recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holgate recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holgate recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holgate recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holgate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holgate recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holgate recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holgate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holgate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Holgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb | 328 | 36.7 | -50% |
| Westfield | 1,756 | 122.6 | +69% |
| Micklegate | 2,134 | 165.9 | +128% |
| Clifton | 1,008 | 104.9 | +44% |
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 541 | 46.6 | -36% |
| Guildhall | 4,921 | 314.0 | +332% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 919 | 73.9 | +2% |
| Fishergate | 986 | 88.1 | +21% |
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 Holgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Falconer Street | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Sowerby Road | 44 |
| On or near Birstwith Drive | 35 |
| On or near Sandacre Court | 31 |
| On or near Burnsall Drive | 27 |
| On or near Lincoln Street | 24 |
| On or near Monument Close | 23 |
| On or near Lindsey Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Bouthwaite Drive | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holgate 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 214 | 25.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Holgate has an estimated population of 12,608. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holgate sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Holgate a safe place to live?
Holgate recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Holgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Holgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holgate was up 6% on the year before: 917 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 869 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holgate?
Holgate is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Holgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.