Strensall Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Strensall’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a distinct pattern in which violent and anti-social crimes dominate, diverging from the UK trend where property crimes typically account for a larger share of reported incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents is 76.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national statistics that highlight the prevalence of theft and burglary in other parts of the country. This divergence underscores the unique character of Strensall as a compact, community-oriented neighbourhood within York, where social cohesion and local engagement may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. The breakdown of incidents shows that violent crimes and anti-social behaviour each make up 50% of the total, with no recorded property crimes in this month’s data. This absence of property-related incidents is noteworthy, as it contrasts sharply with the UK average, where theft and burglary often constitute a significant portion of crime reports. Seasonal factors, such as the reduced outdoor activity typical of February, may have contributed to this pattern, with incidents more likely to occur in indoor or community spaces. The low crime rate also aligns with the built-up nature of Strensall, which benefits from proximity to urban amenities and stronger policing presence in public areas. However, the significant increase in anti-social behaviour—surging by 300% from the previous month—raises questions about local dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions or the potential for targeted interventions to address this surge. The data also highlights the importance of maintaining local initiatives that foster a sense of community, which may help sustain the low crime rate observed in this area.

February 2026 saw a 300% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from one to four cases—a figure that, while significant, remains 12% below the UK average for the category. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 33.3%, from three to four incidents, a level still 66% below the UK average. This shift in crime composition, where violent and anti-social crimes each account for 50% of total incidents, contrasts sharply with areas where property crimes dominate. Such a balance may reflect seasonal factors, with reduced outdoor activity in winter potentially concentrating incidents in indoor or community spaces. For residents, the 1-in-655 resident monthly exposure rate offers reassurance, though the spike in anti-social behaviour—now at 0.8 per 1,000—suggests a need for targeted local engagement. These figures also highlight how Strensall’s crime profile diverges from the national picture, where anti-social behaviour typically accounts for a smaller share of total incidents. The absence of property crimes in this month’s data is noteworthy, as it diverges from typical UK patterns where theft and burglary often make up a larger portion of reported crimes. This divergence could indicate a seasonal reduction in outdoor activity or a stronger local presence of community initiatives that deter such incidents.

Strensall’s February 2026 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents reflects an 11.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000, underscoring a sustained low-level incident trend in this built-up area of York. The monthly aggregate translates to an average of 0 crimes reported per day over the 28-day period, a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in a community of 5,241 residents. This daily average is exceptionally low, even by UK standards, and aligns with the seasonal context of February—a month characterized by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in public life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 655 residents, a statistic that emphasizes the area’s minimal exposure to crime relative to its population. This exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which sees an average of one crime for every 156 residents. The compact, community-oriented nature of Strensall, combined with its proximity to urban amenities in York, likely contributes to this low exposure. However, the area’s built-up character may also mean that incidents are more concentrated in specific spaces, such as community centres or public areas, where local policing efforts remain focused. The police force continues to monitor fluctuations in categories like anti-social behaviour and violence, though these remain well below the UK average for their respective categories, suggesting a broader trend of stability in this part of the city.