Crime in Huntington & New Earswick: statistics, rates and trends
1,009 crimes were recorded in Huntington & New Earswick in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Huntington & New Earswick at a glance
- Crime trends in Huntington & New Earswick
- Types of crime in Huntington & New Earswick
- Huntington & New Earswick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Huntington & New Earswick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huntington & New Earswick
- Demographics of Huntington & New Earswick
- Questions about crime in Huntington & New Earswick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (324), anti-social behaviour (243) and shoplifting (173) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,780th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Huntington & New Earswick | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,009 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,384 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Huntington & New Earswick of any year here (1,009 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,009 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,068 | 86.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,108 | 89.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,101 | 88.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,171 | 94.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,229 | 99.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,219 | 98.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,225 | 98.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,113 | 89.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, Huntington & New Earswick recorded notably more shoplifting (65% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (68% below) and other theft (46% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 22 to 27 and criminal damage and arson rose from 56 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 324 | 26.2 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 243 | 19.6 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 173 | 14.0 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Huntington & New Earswick; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Heworth Without (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huntington & New Earswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -74% |
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | -3% |
| Clifton | 1,086 | 113.0 | +39% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 977 | 78.6 | -4% |
| Haxby & Wigginton | 602 | 51.3 | -37% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +296% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | -23% |
| Strensall | 250 | 29.9 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Huntington & New Earswick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (414).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 414 |
| On or near Foss Court | 94 |
| On or near Hawthorn Terrace South | 21 |
| On or near Hawthorn Terrace North | 19 |
| On or near Garthway | 18 |
| On or near Alderley Court | 17 |
| On or near Blackthorn Drive | 16 |
| On or near Huntington Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near White Rose Grove | 16 |
Of the 766 crimes in Huntington & New Earswick with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 243 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Huntington & New Earswick has an estimated population of 12,384 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Huntington & New Earswick average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Huntington & New Earswick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Huntington & New Earswick a safe place to live?
Huntington & New Earswick recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,780th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Huntington & New Earswick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 324 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (243).
Is crime in Huntington & New Earswick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huntington & New Earswick was down 6% on the year before: 1,009 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,068 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Huntington & New Earswick?
About 12,384 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Huntington & New Earswick?
Huntington & New Earswick 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.