Crime in Haxby: statistics, rates and trends
500 crimes were recorded in Haxby in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% 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.
500 crimes were recorded in Haxby in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 200 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Haxby has the 1,166th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haxby | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 500 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,175 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haxby was highest in the year to July 2023 (538 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (332). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 500 | 49.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 423 | 41.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 418 | 41.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 538 | 52.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 458 | 45.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 453 | 44.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 428 | 42.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 390 | 38.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 332 | 32.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
| July 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haxby 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.
The largest increases were in public order (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 19.7 | 1.28 | +43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 11.4 | 0.33 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +16% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +45% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.84 | -12% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.7 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -38% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.2 | 0.04 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Haxby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haxby recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Haxby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haxby recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haxby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haxby recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haxby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haxby recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haxby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haxby recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haxby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haxby recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haxby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haxby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haxby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haxby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haxby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haxby recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haxby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haxby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haxby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haxby recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haxby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haxby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haxby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haxby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haxby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haxby 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Haxby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haxby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haxby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington (York) | 889 | 81.1 | +65% |
| Strensall | 121 | 23.4 | -52% |
| York | 16,169 | 109.1 | +122% |
| Easingwold | 325 | 55.1 | +12% |
| Tadcaster | 388 | 51.7 | +5% |
| Pocklington | 436 | 38.6 | -21% |
| Boston Spa | 244 | 39.7 | -19% |
| Wetherby | 835 | 69.9 | +42% |
1 areas within Haxby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Haxby & Wigginton had the highest rate (49.8 per 1,000) and Haxby & Wigginton the lowest (49.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby & Wigginton | Neighbourhood | 11,739 | 585 | 49.8 |
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 Haxby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 136 |
| On or near Hall Rise | 36 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Orchard Paddock | 14 |
| On or near Lady Kell Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Reid Park | 11 |
| On or near The Village | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Hilbra Avenue | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haxby 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 | 183 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 24.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Haxby has an estimated population of 10,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haxby sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haxby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Haxby a safe place to live?
Haxby recorded 49.1 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 Haxby?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (116).
Is crime in Haxby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haxby was up 18% on the year before: 500 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 423 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haxby?
Haxby 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 Haxby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.