Huntington (York) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Huntington (York) maintained a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 in November 2025, placing it 5.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite the area's built-up nature, contrasts with specific categories that stand out in the breakdown. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 154% above the UK average, likely driven by the timing of Black Friday shopping and the area's proximity to retail hubs in York. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000, was 70% higher than the national rate, a pattern consistent with the effects of darker evenings and the concentration of population in a compact built-up area. These findings align with broader seasonal trends, as November's shorter daylight hours and the proximity to Bonfire Night may contribute to increased public order issues. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequently reported category (28% of all crimes), were 26% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of serious violence compared to other regions. The overall crime rate, while modest, reflects a combination of local characteristics and national patterns, with the area's compact nature potentially limiting opportunities for certain types of crime while creating conditions for others.

November saw a dramatic 112.5% increase in shoplifting, rising from 8 to 17 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and other crime, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in burglary. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and shoplifting (17 incidents) as the two most common crime types, both significantly above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, was 70% higher than the national rate of 1.1 per 1,000, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents possibly linked to the area's built-up character and seasonal events. Meanwhile, violent crimes (21 incidents) were 26% below the UK average for this category, indicating a relatively lower prevalence of serious offences compared to other parts of the country. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas, though the exact drivers of these trends remain to be explored further.

Huntington's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 5.7% compared to October's 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. On average, 2 crimes occurred daily in the area during the month, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, highlighting the relative scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 10,949. This monthly exposure statistic provides a tangible measure of how often residents might encounter crime, though it does not account for variations in personal risk factors such as location or activity. The change in rate aligns with seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Black Friday shopping, which may influence both retail-related crime and anti-social behaviour. These shifts suggest a dynamic interplay between local rhythms and crime trends, though direct causation remains unproven without further analysis.