Huntington (York) Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile in Huntington (York) during September 2025, accounting for 31.3% of all reported crimes. With an overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, the area maintained a position 20.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and community initiatives in mitigating criminal activity. The dominance of anti-social behaviour—20 incidents reported—may be linked to the area’s proximity to York University, where student populations often contribute to such disturbances. Violence and sexual offences followed, representing 26.6% of all crimes, though this category remained 38% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September, marked by the start of the academic term and the return of students, likely influenced these patterns, as increased foot traffic and social interactions can amplify anti-social conduct. Shoplifting emerged as the third most common crime, with 11 incidents reported—64% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be attributed to Huntington’s role as a retail hub within York, drawing both local and tourist activity. The crime profile illustrates a combination of the area’s urban character, educational institutions, and seasonal rhythms, with anti-social behaviour serving as the primary driver of reported crime. The relatively low rates of property crime, particularly burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), further reinforce Huntington’s position as a safer built-up area compared to national benchmarks.

September saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 2, and a similar surge in vehicle crime, which moved from 0 to 1. These spikes contrast with a 50% reduction in other theft, which dropped from 4 to 2. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, accounting for 31.3% of all reported crimes—54% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the area’s proximity to York University, where student populations often contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 19%, from 21 to 17, a decline that aligns with the seasonal transition into cooler weather and shorter evenings. Public order offences also decreased by 25%, from 4 to 3, suggesting a shift in community activity patterns as the academic term progressed. The significant divergence in rates between Huntington (York) and national averages for anti-social behaviour and shoplifting (64% above UK levels) underscores the need for localized strategies to address these specific challenges.

Huntington (York) recorded 64 crimes in September 2025, translating to 2 crimes per day on average. This daily figure places the area among the lowest crime density zones in the UK, with a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 171 residents. The crime rate for the month (5.9 per 1,000) represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000, continuing a trend of gradual decline that has persisted over the past year. When scaled to the local population of 10,949, the 64 crimes equate to a 0.58% incidence rate, significantly lower than the UK average of 0.74%. This suggests that Huntington (York) maintains a consistently safer environment compared to national benchmarks, though localized spikes in specific crime types—such as anti-social behaviour—require targeted attention. The daily crime count remains a useful metric for residents, illustrating that the area’s safety profile aligns with its historical role as a relatively tranquil built-up district within York’s broader urban framework.