Crime in Micklegate: statistics, rates and trends

2,134 crimes were recorded in Micklegate in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 740 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Micklegate has the 324th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Micklegate was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,439 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,966). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 Micklegate 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+36%) and drugs (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and other crime (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Micklegate

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Micklegate recorded 740 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Micklegate

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Micklegate recorded 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Micklegate

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Micklegate recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Micklegate

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Micklegate recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Micklegate

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Micklegate recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Micklegate

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Micklegate recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Micklegate

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Micklegate recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Micklegate

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Micklegate recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Micklegate

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Micklegate recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Micklegate

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Micklegate recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Micklegate

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Micklegate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Micklegate

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Micklegate recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Micklegate

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Micklegate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Micklegate

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Micklegate recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Micklegate over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Micklegate 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.

Micklegate has an estimated population of 12,862. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Micklegate sits in decile 7.5, 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 Micklegate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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