Crime in Haxby: statistics, rates and trends
529 crimes were recorded in Haxby in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (206), violence and sexual offences (135) and shoplifting (55) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,111th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Haxby | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 529 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,175 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haxby peaked in the year to August 2023 (541 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (325). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 529 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 444 | 43.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 386 | 37.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 541 | 53.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 478 | 47.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 424 | 41.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 458 | 45.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 394 | 38.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 325 | 31.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haxby recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 153 to 206 and violence and sexual offences rose from 105 to 135, while shoplifting fell from 68 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 20.2 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 13.3 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Haxby; the highest is York (112.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Strensall (24.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haxby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington (York) | 950 | 86.6 | +67% |
| Strensall | 127 | 24.6 | -53% |
| York | 16,644 | 112.3 | +116% |
| Easingwold | 339 | 57.5 | +11% |
| Tadcaster | 411 | 54.7 | +5% |
| Pocklington | 438 | 38.8 | -25% |
| Boston Spa | 249 | 40.6 | -22% |
| Wetherby | 818 | 68.5 | +32% |
Haxby & Wigginton is the one area listed within Haxby, with 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby & Wigginton | Neighbourhood | 11,739 | 602 | 51.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Haxby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (150).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 150 |
| On or near Hall Rise | 37 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Lady Kell Gardens | 13 |
| On or near The Village | 13 |
| On or near Hilbra Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Orchard Paddock | 11 |
| On or near Reid Park | 11 |
| On or near Little Meadows | 10 |
Of the 323 crimes in Haxby with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 29.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Haxby has an estimated population of 10,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (40%, against 22%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haxby average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haxby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haxby a safe place to live?
Haxby recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,111th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Haxby?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (135).
Is crime in Haxby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haxby was up 19% on the year before: 529 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haxby?
About 10,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haxby?
Haxby 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.