Crime in Strensall: statistics, rates and trends

121 crimes were recorded in Strensall in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 57 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Strensall has the 1,406th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Strensall was highest in the year to July 2019 (279 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (121). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Strensall 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-34%) and anti-social behaviour (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Strensall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Strensall recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Strensall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Strensall recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Strensall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Strensall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Strensall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Strensall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Strensall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Strensall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Strensall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Strensall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Strensall

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Strensall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Strensall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Strensall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Strensall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Strensall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Strensall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Strensall recorded 1 report 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 83% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Strensall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Strensall.

1 areas within Strensall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Strensall had the highest rate (29.3 per 1,000) and Strensall the lowest (29.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Strensall over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Strensall 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.

Strensall has an estimated population of 5,161. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Strensall sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Strensall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.