Haxby Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,191 residents, Haxby recorded 28 crimes in July 2023, translating to a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 66.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (39.3% of total), violence and sexual offences (35.7%), and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). These patterns align with July’s seasonal context: a peak summer month marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism. Anti-social behaviour, which often escalates in densely populated areas during events, accounted for the largest share of incidents. The low levels of property crime (6 total) and violent crime (10 total) contrast sharply with UK averages, suggesting effective local policing or community cohesion. However, the data also reveals a potential vulnerability: while anti-social behaviour declined from 25 cases in June to 11 in July, this reduction may partly reflect the dispersal of transient populations during festivals. The combination of low crime rates and seasonal activity underscores Haxby’s unique position as a small built-up area within York, where community dynamics and limited urban density likely contribute to its comparatively low crime profile.

July 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types. Shoplifting and burglary each rose by 100% compared to June, with one incident of each recorded in the month. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns linked to summer tourism or retail activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 56% (from 25 to 11 cases), and public order offences dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), possibly due to increased community engagement during festivals or improved policing in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 37.5% (from 16 to 10 cases).0 per 1,000 remains 64% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Haxby’s rate of anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 23% below the UK average, suggesting a resilient social fabric despite the seasonal influx of visitors. These shifts highlight the combination of local initiatives and external factors, with the sharp rise in shoplifting offering a concrete data point for residents and retailers to monitor.

July 2023’s crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 47.1% decrease from June’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is contextually low when scaled to Haxby’s population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 364 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This stark contrast underscores Haxby’s unique position as a built-up area within York, where its smaller population and urban character likely contribute to more manageable crime dynamics. The previous month’s higher rate (5.2) may have been influenced by transient activity or seasonal transitions, while the July drop aligns with the area’s capacity to absorb and mitigate crime through community engagement. For residents, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low, though vigilance around specific incidents like shoplifting remains important.