Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO17 · North Yorkshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Settrington has less crime — 6 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Settrington in February 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 6, a 44.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Settrington has more Public order (1). Heslington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Settrington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Settrington recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 6 vs 268 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Settrington 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 Settrington had more Public order. Overall, Settrington recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 268).