Crime in Heworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Heworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
1,125 crimes were recorded in Heworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 369 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heworth has the 1,975th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heworth | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,125 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.6 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,690 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heworth was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,825 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,125). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,125 | 76.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,485 | 101.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,353 | 92.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,318 | 89.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,418 | 96.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,825 | 124.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,501 | 102.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,414 | 96.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,299 | 88.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
| July 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heworth 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 anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft. The largest falls were in drugs (-67%) and vehicle crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 25.1 | 0.73 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 339 | 23.1 | 1.50 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 7.6 | 0.91 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -26% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -21% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -16% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.4 | 1.74 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +160% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -64% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heworth recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heworth recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heworth recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heworth recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heworth recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heworth recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heworth recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heworth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heworth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heworth recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heworth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall | 4,921 | 314.0 | +310% |
| Heworth Without | 72 | 18.9 | -75% |
| Clifton | 1,008 | 104.9 | +37% |
| Hull Road | 1,008 | 63.2 | -18% |
| Fishergate | 986 | 88.1 | +15% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 950 | 76.7 | +0% |
| Micklegate | 2,134 | 165.9 | +117% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 919 | 73.9 | -3% |
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 Heworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near | 100 |
| On or near Mossdale Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Saxon Place | 34 |
| On or near Pottery Lane | 31 |
| On or near Layerthorpe | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near Dalguise Grove | 22 |
| On or near Byland Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Faber Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heworth 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 311 | 30.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 297 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 10.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Heworth has an estimated population of 14,690. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heworth sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Heworth a safe place to live?
Heworth recorded 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Heworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (339).
Is crime in Heworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heworth was down 24% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,485 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heworth?
Heworth is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Heworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.