Haxby Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Haxby, a built-up area within York, the crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 translates to a daily risk that is both low and manageable. This figure, 51.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlights the area’s relative safety, though it is not without its challenges. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 46.3% of all crimes, the highest proportion among any category, followed by violence and sexual offences (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (14.6%). These patterns suggest that community tensions and property-related issues remain focal points for local policing. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may influence these trends, as increased social activity in public spaces could exacerbate anti-social behaviour while also deterring certain crimes through greater visibility. However, the data also reveals a divergence from national averages: while anti-social behaviour is 36% above the UK rate, violence and sexual offences are 71% below, and shoplifting is 52% below. This contrast may reflect Haxby’s unique characteristics, such as its proximity to York’s urban core, which could drive higher anti-social activity but lower retail crime compared to more densely populated or tourist-heavy areas. The combination of these factors creates a crime profile that, while not immune to localised challenges, offers a relatively secure environment for residents.

June 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting plummeting by 81.3% from 16 to 3 incidents—a drop that may reflect heightened awareness during the summer season or increased retail security measures. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences decreased by 50%, from 16 to 8 cases, a reduction that could be linked to the quieter pace of community life as the summer began. However, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that might indicate changes in local social dynamics or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime category, remained 36% above the UK average, suggesting that community-specific factors, such as the built-up nature of Haxby, may contribute to its prevalence. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting offers a tangible reassurance of reduced risk in retail environments, a sector that often sees seasonal fluctuations in criminal activity.

Haxby’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 39.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with residents facing a risk level 51.2% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the local rhythm of a built-up area within York. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents—a statistic that underscores the low probability of personal exposure to crime. This monthly aggregate, when contextualised against the population of 10,191, illustrates a pattern consistent with a community where crime remains a rare but not absent concern. The drop from June 2024 to May 2024 aligns with seasonal trends, as the start of summer may see shifts in community activity and policing focus that contribute to the observed reduction.