Crime in Huntington & New Earswick: statistics, rates and trends
950 crimes were recorded in Huntington & New Earswick in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Huntington & New Earswick
- Questions about crime in Huntington & New Earswick
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
950 crimes were recorded in Huntington & New Earswick in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 308 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Huntington & New Earswick has the 1,968th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Huntington & New Earswick | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 950 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,384 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Huntington & New Earswick was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,223 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (950). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 950 | 76.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,093 | 88.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,127 | 91.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,081 | 87.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,182 | 95.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,218 | 98.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,220 | 98.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,223 | 98.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,114 | 90.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
| July 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Huntington & New Earswick 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, shoplifting. The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-77%) and drugs (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 158 | 12.8 | 1.54 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -15% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.2 | 0.51 | -13% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -24% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.42 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -77% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Huntington & New Earswick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Huntington & New Earswick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Huntington & New Earswick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Huntington & New Earswick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Huntington & New Earswick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Huntington & New Earswick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Huntington & New Earswick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Huntington & New Earswick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 16 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 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Huntington & New Earswick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Huntington & New Earswick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Huntington & New Earswick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Huntington & New Earswick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Huntington & New Earswick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Huntington & New Earswick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Huntington & New Earswick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Huntington & New Earswick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Huntington & New Earswick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huntington & New Earswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Without | 72 | 18.9 | -75% |
| Heworth | 1,125 | 76.6 | -0% |
| Clifton | 1,008 | 104.9 | +37% |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | 919 | 73.9 | -4% |
| Haxby & Wigginton | 585 | 49.8 | -35% |
| Guildhall | 4,921 | 314.0 | +309% |
| Hull Road | 1,008 | 63.2 | -18% |
| Strensall | 245 | 29.3 | -62% |
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 Huntington & New Earswick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 356 |
| On or near Foss Court | 79 |
| On or near Hawthorn Terrace South | 20 |
| On or near Blackthorn Drive | 17 |
| On or near Garthway | 14 |
| On or near White Rose Grove | 14 |
| On or near Alderley Court | 13 |
| On or near Ryehill Close | 13 |
| On or near Forge Close | 12 |
| On or near Huntington Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Huntington & New Earswick 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 260 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 232 | 26.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Huntington & New Earswick has an estimated population of 12,384. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Huntington & New Earswick sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Huntington & New Earswick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Huntington & New Earswick a safe place to live?
Huntington & New Earswick recorded 76.7 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 Huntington & New Earswick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in Huntington & New Earswick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huntington & New Earswick was down 13% on the year before: 950 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,093 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Huntington & New Earswick?
Huntington & New Earswick 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 Huntington & New Earswick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.