Total Crime Rate
26.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Almsford Avenue area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck , and the 685th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Almsford Avenue (HG2 8HE) in the last 12 months was 26.0 per 1,000 residents and was 77.0% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average (113.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Almsford Avenue (HG2 8HE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fulwith Mill Lane, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Almsford Walk (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fulwith Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fulwith Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Almsford Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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