Heslington vs Rawcliffe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Heslington

YO10 · York

331

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences120
  • Anti-social behaviour91
  • Shoplifting36

Rawcliffe

YO30 · York

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Burglary10

Rawcliffe has less crime — 92 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Rawcliffe in April 2026 — 331 incidents compared to 92, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Rawcliffe has more Burglary (10). Heslington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rawcliffe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heslington or Rawcliffe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 92 vs 331 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Rawcliffe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Heslington and Rawcliffe?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heslington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rawcliffe had more Burglary. Overall, Rawcliffe recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 331).

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