Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
345
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Heslington has less crime — 331 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.
Heslington and Scarborough recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 331 and 345 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Heslington recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 331 vs 345 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Scarborough is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Heslington recorded 120 incidents of this type vs 119 in Scarborough. Total crime levels were broadly similar.