Huntington Crime Overview
Huntington is the second safest small town in North Yorkshire, and is the 331st most dangerous overall out of North Yorkshire's 781 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Huntington in 2020 was 23 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to North Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 199% lower than the North Yorkshire rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Huntington is the 57th safest small town, and the 3,318th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2019, Huntington was the worst small town in North Yorkshire for possession of weapons, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2018 was also a bad month for Huntington residents, when it was North Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.51 per 1,000 residents. Huntington recorded 2 reports of bicycle theft during April 2016, making its crime rate of 0.20 the worst small town for bicycle theft in North Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Huntington are violence and sexual offences, with 80 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 8. This is 5% higher than 2019's figure of 76 offences and a difference of 0.40 from 2019's crime rate of 8. Huntington's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Huntington to other towns and cities
See how Huntington shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Huntington and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Huntington Crime Map
Crime in Huntington Compared To North Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Huntington This Year
| Huntington | North Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 118 | 11.92 | 48,671 | 41.73 | 250% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.61 | 1,252 | 1.07 | 75% safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.81 | 5,165 | 4.43 | 447% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 18 | 1.82 | 11,006 | 9.44 | 419% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.41 | 3,087 | 2.65 | 88% safer |
| Other Crime | 6 | 0.61 | 2,045 | 1.75 | 187% safer |
| Other Theft | 19 | 1.92 | 6,069 | 5.20 | 171% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.20 | 748 | 0.64 | 220% safer |
| Public Order | 12 | 1.21 | 7,132 | 6.11 | 405% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.20 | 573 | 0.49 | 145% safer |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 4.95 | 5,294 | 4.54 | 8% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 11 | 1.11 | 3,724 | 3.19 | 187% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 80 | 8.08 | 33,447 | 28.67 | 255% safer |
Huntington Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby | 187 | 22.30 | 2.8% safer |
| Huntington | 227 | 22.93 | - |
| Ingleby Barwick | 712 | 31.66 | 28% more dangerous |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 305 | 38.83 | 41% more dangerous |
| Newby and Scalby | 419 | 43.19 | 47% more dangerous |
| Knaresborough | 671 | 43.65 | 47% more dangerous |
| Yarm | 415 | 46.76 | 51% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Huntington
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Huntington
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Dickens Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Elm Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Meadowfields Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near Blackthorn Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Maythorn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Blackthorn Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Andrew Drive | Offender given a caution |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Keswick Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Malton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Scawton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Yearsley Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Yearsley Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Scawton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Huntington Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.51 | 0.61 | 0.20 | 0.61 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.71 | 0.81 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.81 | 0.71 | 0.91 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.81 | 1.1 | 0.91 | 0.61 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.1 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.10 | - | 0.10 | 0.20 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 0.30 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.20 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5.0 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.71 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 5.0 | 6 | 8 | 8 | Getting worse |
Changes In Huntington's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Huntington to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 22.93 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 66% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 70% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 72% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 73% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 76% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 78% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 79% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 83% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 83% more dangerous |
Crime in Huntington's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 463 | 67 | First |
Crime in Huntington During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Huntington change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Huntington saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour. Huntington saw a large fall in shoplifting during May, when it fell by 80% compared to May in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Huntington's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +13% | +80% | - | - | -40% | - | - | +217% | +300% | +200% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | +100% | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +100% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | -67% | - | - | -50% | -50% | - | - | +100% | +100% |
| Drugs | - | - | +100% | - | +200% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | +200% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | -40% | - | - | - | - | -50% | +100% |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | -17% | - | - | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -29% | - | -80% | -67% | -18% | -17% | -43% | -67% | -70% | -63% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | +300% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -40% | - | - | -14% | -73% | +60% | -70% | +100% | +160% | -33% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Huntington
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Huntington's local territorial police force is the North Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Huntington?
Huntington is the second safest small town in North Yorkshire.What is Huntington's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Huntington are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Huntington?
Huntington's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021