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Crime in Heslington

Heslington had 969 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 36 York areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle York area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

YO10, York · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heslington

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92crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 36York rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common288 in 3 months

Month by month

319 Mar 340 Apr 350 May 305 Jun 368 Jul 296 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heslington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28830%
anti-social behaviour25727%
shoplifting11512%
public order727%
criminal damage677%
theft434%
bike theft323%
burglary222%

Heslington against York

TypeHeslington per 1,000Middle York areaChange
Violence27.323.2▼ 14%
Burglary2.12.4▲ 16%
Vehicle crime1.62.3▲ 42%
Anti-social behaviour24.422.8▼ 12%
Theft and robbery8.35.30%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fishergate217.4▲ 17%
Tang Hall110.3▼ 9%
Badger Hill96.9▲ 7%
Heslington92▼ 4%
Fulford80▼ 2%
Osbaldwick79.4▼ 5%
Derwenthorpe60.9▼ 19%
See every York area ranked on the crime in York page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Heslington a safe area?

Heslington had about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 36 York areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Heslington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (288), followed by anti-social behaviour (257) and shoplifting (115).