Total Crime Rate
45.8 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fir Tree Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate , and the 307th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fir Tree Close (YO24 4EU) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% lower than the Holgate average (69.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (β 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fir Tree Close (YO24 4EU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Burnsall Drive, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Monument Close (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Holgate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfax Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Burnsall Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holgate Lodge Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birstwith Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birstwith Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birstwith Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Birstwith Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burnsall Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burnsall Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lady Hamilton Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bouthwaite Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bouthwaite Drive | β |
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