Crime in Heworth Without: statistics, rates and trends
80 crimes were recorded in Heworth Without in the 12 months to August 2026, 21.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heworth Without at a glance
- Crime trends in Heworth Without
- Types of crime in Heworth Without
- Heworth Without compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heworth Without
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heworth Without
- Demographics of Heworth Without
- Questions about crime in Heworth Without
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (29), anti-social behaviour (20) and other theft (8) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,901st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Heworth Without | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 80 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 21.1 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,800 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heworth Without peaked in the year to August 2023 (100 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (59). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 80 | 21.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 66 | 17.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 59 | 15.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 100 | 26.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 92 | 24.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 81 | 21.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 79 | 20.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 95 | 25.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 78 | 20.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (78% below) and anti-social behaviour (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 22 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 7.6 | 34.2 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Heworth Without.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heworth Without |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | +276% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +1431% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | +199% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 1,009 | 81.5 | +287% |
| Osbaldwick & Derwent | 453 | 52.9 | +151% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +437% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +341% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +677% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Heworth Without over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 20 |
| On or near Stray Road | 8 |
| On or near Hilbeck Grove | 7 |
| On or near Applecroft Road | 5 |
| On or near Elmpark Way | 5 |
| On or near Galtres Avenue | 3 |
| On or near Stockton Lane | 3 |
| On or near Whitby Drive | 3 |
| On or near Burnholme Avenue | 2 |
| On or near Elmpark View | 2 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 60 crimes in Heworth Without with one. The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 25 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 15 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
Heworth Without has an estimated population of 3,800 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.1%, against 17.1%), fewer unemployed residents (0.9%, against 3.4%) and more retired residents (37%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heworth Without average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Heworth Without | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heworth Without a safe place to live?
Heworth Without recorded 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,901st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Heworth Without?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 29 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Heworth Without going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heworth Without was up 21% on the year before: 80 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 66 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heworth Without?
About 3,800 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heworth Without?
Heworth Without 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.