Strensall Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Strensall, the crime rate in June 2024 translates to a daily risk that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. With a rate of 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area is 69.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly in a built-up part of York where crime trends often reflect broader urban patterns. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (38.5%). These categories, while significant locally, remain well below UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 64% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 29% below. The low overall rate suggests that Strensall’s built-up character—likely shaped by its proximity to York’s urban core and the presence of residential and commercial spaces—may contribute to a crime profile that prioritises community-focused policing and local engagement. June, as the start of summer, typically brings longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in areas like Strensall, which may explain why violence and anti-social behaviour, often linked to social interactions, account for nearly two-thirds of reported crimes. However, the absence of property crimes—only 2 reported in the month—contrasts with the UK average, where property offences are a more frequent concern, indicating that Strensall’s crime dynamics are distinct in their focus on interpersonal rather than asset-based incidents.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences rising by 66.7% month-on-month (from 3 to 5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour increasing by the same percentage (3 to 5). These increases, while significant locally, remain 64% and 29% below UK averages respectively. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), as did public order offences (from 2 to 1), suggesting a temporary reduction in non-violent, property-related disruptions. The dominance of violent and anti-social crimes over property crimes marks a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences accounting for 38.5% of total incidents—double the proportion of property crimes. This imbalance is consistent with June’s seasonal context, as the start of summer may drive social interactions in public spaces, potentially contributing to the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour. A resident would find the 64% gap between local violence rates and the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it underscores Strensall’s comparatively lower risk of serious harm compared to the national picture. However, the sharp increase in these categories highlights the need for continued monitoring, especially during peak summer months when similar patterns have historically emerged in other built-up areas.

Comparing June 2024 to May 2024, Strensall’s crime rate rose by 8.3% (from 2.3 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents), reflecting a modest upward trend despite remaining far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while seemingly negligible, illustrates the low-frequency nature of criminal activity in this built-up part of York. When scaled to the local population of 5,241, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 403 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised, suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. This contrast with the UK average, where the rate is nearly three times higher, reinforces the area’s unique position in the national crime profile. The rise in violent and anti-social crimes, though modest, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the summer period, when increased social activity in public spaces can sometimes correlate with higher reports of these offences. However, the absence of property crimes and the overall low frequency of incidents indicate that Strensall’s crime profile remains distinct from more densely populated urban centres where property-related offences dominate.