Strensall Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Strensall's December 2024 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area within York 64.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, a trend that aligns with its character as a relatively small, tightly-knit community within a larger urban area. The breakdown of reported crimes reveals a mix of violent and non-violent incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.5% of the total (5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour making up 30.8% (4 incidents). These figures are consistent with the seasonal dynamics of the area during December, a month typically marked by reduced social activity, extended periods of darkness, and the closure of some retail outlets during the Christmas period. The low level of property crime—only 2 incidents (1.0 per 1,000)—further reinforces the area's safety profile, though the absence of major retail centres may contribute to this trend. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 61% lower than Strensall's rate, a disparity that may be partly explained by the area's smaller population and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (100% increase) and possession of weapons (100% increase) suggests that localised factors, such as increased alcohol consumption during the festive season or the movement of transient populations, may be influencing specific crime categories.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 61.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 13 incidents in November to 5 in December. This sharp decline, though not uncommon during the winter months, contrasts with the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 2 to 4 incidents. The category of possession of weapons also saw a 100% increase, moving from 0 to 1 incident, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 233%. Meanwhile, burglary and public order offences both rose by 100%, though these remain well below the UK average for their respective categories. The shift in crime mix—from predominantly violent offences in November to a more balanced distribution in December—suggests seasonal factors such as reduced socialising during the Christmas period may have influenced reporting patterns. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 61% lower than Strensall's rate, a disparity that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower population density compared to major urban centres.

Strensall's December 2024 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 31.7% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during winter, where reduced foot traffic and holiday-related absences may contribute to lower overall crime. Daily crime figures for the month reveal an average of 0 crimes per day, a stark contrast to the national average seen in similar urban zones. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 403 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety compared to broader UK trends. When contextualised against Strensall's population of 5,241, this monthly exposure rate highlights the community's low-crime profile, particularly when considering the absence of significant property crime or violent incidents typically associated with larger urban centres. The localised nature of reported crimes—concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread—suggests targeted interventions may be more effective than broad-spectrum policing strategies.