Crime Rates at Merlin Covert, York, YO31 9JJ

Merlin Covert area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Huntington & New Earswick , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Merlin Covert (YO31 9JJ) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 74.2% lower than the Huntington & New Earswick average (85.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merlin Covert (YO31 9JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Alderley Court. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.