Crime Rate in Strensall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strensall

The total recorded crimes in Strensall, York, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strensall crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Strensall, encompassing approximately 1,689 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Strensall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Sidings with total crimes: 2
  • Blacklee Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2

How safe is Strensall?

To understand the safety of Strensall, we need to analyze Strensall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Strensall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 268 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Strensall recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Strensall had fewer crimes than the York average, with 269 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Strensall recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Strensall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Strensall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Strensall has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 8.88 ranking 17th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Strensall crimes were 268. The crime rate of Strensall in 2024 was 158.61 (year) or 13.22 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Strensall were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 159.20 (year) or 13.27 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Strensall)CrimesRank (Strensall)CrimesRank (Strensall)
Guildhall1,102 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate338 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield174 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate123 61,189 61,408 4
Osbaldwick & Derwent124 51,468 41,383 5
Heworth130 41,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick100 71,181 71,279 7
Clifton63 10925 81,018 8
Hull Road89 8891 9939 9
Fishergate75 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without51 12694 11733 11
Acomb56 11385 16502 14
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe42 14543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton38 16440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington41 15518 13334 16
Rural West York47 13432 15430 15
Wheldrake8 19136 18123 18
Bishopthorpe13 18119 19102 20
Copmanthorpe7 2178 20110 19
Heworth Without7 2055 2189 21

Strensall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202515
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20243
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Strensall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Strensall postcode area is presented below.

1. The Sidings (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
2. Blacklee Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Stone Riggs (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. A64 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Harvest Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Duncombe Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Oak Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cumbrian Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Humber Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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