Haxby Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haxby’s November 2024 crime profile reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This emphasis on interpersonal crime may reflect Haxby’s integration within York’s urban fabric, where social interactions are more frequent and community policing efforts are likely to target high-impact issues. In contrast, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained low, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000—42% below the UK average—and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000, 77% below the national figure. These figures suggest that Haxby’s built-up area, possibly benefiting from its proximity to York’s retail and commercial hubs, may see fewer opportunities for theft compared to more isolated or high-traffic regions. Seasonal factors also played a role: the month’s dark evenings and Bonfire Night events may have influenced anti-social behaviour, which dropped sharply by 68.8% from the previous month, while Black Friday shopping could have contributed to the 50% decline in shoplifting incidents. However, the 100% increase in vehicle crime, burglary, and other theft highlights the need for vigilance during the holiday season, when increased traffic and temporary disruptions may create new vulnerabilities. Overall, Haxby’s crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000—61.8% below the UK average—positions it as an area with a relatively stable and low-crime environment, though localised challenges such as the rise in vehicle-related offences warrant attention.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour decreasing by 68.8% compared to the previous month, from 16 to 5 incidents. This drop may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings during the darker evenings of November, or increased community engagement around Bonfire Night. Conversely, vehicle crime, burglary, and other theft each rose by 100%, with the latter two categories moving from zero to one incident. These increases, though small in absolute terms, could be linked to the holiday season’s logistical challenges, such as increased vehicle movement or temporary disruptions in security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, yet this category was still 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The stark contrast between Haxby’s crime mix and the UK average—where property crimes dominate—suggests a local emphasis on addressing interpersonal conflicts over theft-related offences.

Haxby’s November 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.9% decline from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of relative stability. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the 30 recorded crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one incident per day, a figure that underscores the low frequency of criminal activity in Haxby. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,191, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 340 residents. This statistic, while abstract, provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in most UK areas. The comparison to the UK average—where crime rates are nearly three times higher—further highlights Haxby’s unique position as a relatively safe built-up area within York, possibly influenced by its integration with the city’s broader infrastructure and community policing efforts.