Crime in Huntington (York): statistics, rates and trends
950 crimes were recorded in Huntington (York) in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Huntington (York) at a glance
- Crime trends in Huntington (York)
- Types of crime in Huntington (York)
- Huntington (York) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Huntington (York)
- Streets with the most crime in Huntington (York)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huntington (York)
- Demographics of Huntington (York)
- Questions about crime in Huntington (York)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (295), anti-social behaviour (234) and shoplifting (172) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 518th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Huntington (York) | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 950 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,967 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Huntington (York) of any year here (950 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 950 | 86.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 996 | 90.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,046 | 95.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,048 | 95.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,069 | 97.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,116 | 101.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,097 | 100.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,102 | 100.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 983 | 89.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
Compared with England and Wales, Huntington (York) recorded notably more shoplifting (86% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (39% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (45% below) and burglary (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 53 to 64 and burglary rose from 22 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 295 | 26.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 21.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 172 | 15.7 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Public order | 59 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Huntington (York); the highest is York (112.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Strensall (24.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby | 529 | 52.0 | -40% |
| York | 16,644 | 112.3 | +30% |
| Strensall | 127 | 24.6 | -72% |
| Easingwold | 339 | 57.5 | -34% |
| Tadcaster | 411 | 54.7 | -37% |
| Pocklington | 438 | 38.8 | -55% |
| Boston Spa | 249 | 40.6 | -53% |
| Wetherby | 818 | 68.5 | -21% |
Huntington & New Earswick is the one area listed within Huntington (York), with 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington & New Earswick | Neighbourhood | 12,384 | 1,009 | 81.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Huntington (York) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (413).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 413 |
| 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 716 crimes in Huntington (York) with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 234 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 293 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Huntington (York) has an estimated population of 10,967 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Huntington (York) average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Huntington (York) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Huntington (York) a safe place to live?
Huntington (York) recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 518th of the 1,390 towns 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 (York)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 295 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (234).
Is crime in Huntington (York) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huntington (York) was down 5% on the year before: 950 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 996 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Huntington (York)?
About 10,967 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Huntington (York)?
Huntington (York) 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.