Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO14 · North Yorkshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Muston has less crime — 24 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Muston in February 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 24, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Muston has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Heslington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Muston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Muston recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 24 vs 268 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Muston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heslington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Muston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Muston recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 268).