7 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Richmondshire
Compare crime rates across all 7 wards in Richmondshire. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Hipswell & Colburn | 56.1 | 61 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Richmond | 50.1 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 3 | North Richmondshire | 36.4 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Leyburn & Middleham | 31.4 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 28.2 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Upper Dales | 25.0 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 17.3 | 19 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Richmondshire has the highest crime rate?
Hipswell & Colburn has the highest crime rate in Richmondshire, with 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Richmondshire?
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale has the lowest crime rate among Richmondshire's wards, with 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Richmondshire have?
Richmondshire has 7 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.