Crime in Haxby & Wigginton: statistics, rates and trends
602 crimes were recorded in Haxby & Wigginton in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haxby & Wigginton at a glance
- Crime trends in Haxby & Wigginton
- Types of crime in Haxby & Wigginton
- Haxby & Wigginton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haxby & Wigginton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haxby & Wigginton
- Demographics of Haxby & Wigginton
- Questions about crime in Haxby & Wigginton
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (229), violence and sexual offences (164) and shoplifting (56) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,973rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Haxby & Wigginton | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 602 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,739 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Haxby & Wigginton of any year here (602 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 61%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 602 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 515 | 43.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 437 | 37.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 597 | 50.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 547 | 46.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 42.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 507 | 43.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 430 | 36.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 374 | 31.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haxby & Wigginton recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (27% above the national rate), and notably less public order (60% below) and other theft (60% below). On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 31 and other theft rose from 20 to 30, while shoplifting fell from 73 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 19.5 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 14.0 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +55% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.6 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haxby & Wigginton; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Heworth Without (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haxby & Wigginton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington & New Earswick | 1,009 | 81.5 | +59% |
| Strensall | 250 | 29.9 | -42% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | +53% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +120% |
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -59% |
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | +55% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +529% |
| Rural West York | 342 | 40.0 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Haxby & Wigginton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (150).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 150 |
| On or near Hall Rise | 37 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard | 25 |
| On or near The Village | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near | 15 |
| On or near Lady Kell Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Hilbra Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Orchard Paddock | 11 |
| On or near Reid Park | 11 |
Of the 373 crimes in Haxby & Wigginton with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Haxby & Wigginton has an estimated population of 11,739 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (39%, against 22%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haxby & Wigginton average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haxby & Wigginton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haxby & Wigginton a safe place to live?
Haxby & Wigginton recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,973rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Haxby & Wigginton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (164).
Is crime in Haxby & Wigginton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haxby & Wigginton was up 17% on the year before: 602 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haxby & Wigginton?
About 11,739 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haxby & Wigginton?
Haxby & Wigginton 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.