Crime in Heworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,164 crimes were recorded in Heworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (386), anti-social behaviour (337) and shoplifting (121) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,872nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heworth | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,164 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,690 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Heworth of any year here (1,164 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,164 | 79.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,439 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,384 | 94.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,274 | 86.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,408 | 95.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,842 | 125.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,519 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,411 | 96.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,332 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heworth recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (49% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (73% below) and other theft (58% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 38 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 198 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 26.3 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 337 | 22.9 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 8.2 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 40 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.4 | 5.0 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heworth; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Heworth Without (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +307% |
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -73% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +43% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | -20% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +17% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 1,009 | 81.5 | +3% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +107% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Heworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (143).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 143 |
| On or near | 115 |
| On or near Saxon Place | 42 |
| On or near Mossdale Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Dalguise Grove | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Byland Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Pottery Lane | 27 |
| On or near Layerthorpe | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
Of the 827 crimes in Heworth with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 337 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 330 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Heworth has an estimated population of 14,690 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (20.0%, against 7.9%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heworth average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Heworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heworth a safe place to live?
Heworth recorded 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,872nd 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 Heworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 386 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (337).
Is crime in Heworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heworth was down 19% on the year before: 1,164 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,439 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heworth?
About 14,690 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heworth?
Heworth 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.