Crime in Holgate: statistics, rates and trends
942 crimes were recorded in Holgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (281), anti-social behaviour (250) and shoplifting (102) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,034th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Holgate | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 942 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,608 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holgate peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,003 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (821). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 942 | 74.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 886 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 906 | 71.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 821 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 944 | 74.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,003 | 79.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 936 | 74.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 958 | 76.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 992 | 78.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holgate recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate), and notably less public order (57% below) and vehicle crime (54% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 35 to 51 and shoplifting rose from 74 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 250 | 19.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 8.1 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +46% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holgate; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Acomb, York (36.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb | 327 | 36.6 | -51% |
| Westfield | 1,834 | 128.1 | +71% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +119% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +51% |
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 598 | 51.5 | -31% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +332% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | +5% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Holgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Falconer Street | 79 |
| On or near Sowerby Road | 55 |
| On or near Birstwith Drive | 40 |
| On or near Sandacre Court | 36 |
| On or near Lincoln Street | 24 |
| On or near Monument Close | 23 |
| On or near Burnsall Drive | 22 |
| On or near Lindsey Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Rosebery Street | 18 |
Of the 692 crimes in Holgate with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 250 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Holgate has an estimated population of 12,608 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (43%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holgate average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holgate a safe place to live?
Holgate recorded 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,034th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Holgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (250).
Is crime in Holgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holgate was up 6% on the year before: 942 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 886 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holgate?
About 12,608 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holgate?
Holgate 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.