Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO30 · York
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rawcliffe has less crime — 92 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).