Crime Rate in Hambleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hambleton

The total recorded crimes in Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 513 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hambleton crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hambleton, encompassing approximately 90,692 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (21.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (136) incidents (-1.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (34) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
Hambleton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crosby Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

Hambleton Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Hambleton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Northallerton South (75 crimes), and the safest, Great Ayton (23 crimes), is 52 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hambleton.

Similarly, the area of Northallerton Town & Romanby (74 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf (17 crimes), with a difference of 57 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hambleton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Northallerton South75
Northallerton North & Brompton62
Stokesley56
Thirsk42
Sowerby & Topcliffe37

Safest Wards:

Romanby27
Aiskew & Leeming25
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske24
Huby & Tollerton24
Great Ayton23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Northallerton Town & Romanby74
Northallerton North & East64
Great Ayton & Stokesley56
Thirsk North54
Rudby & Ingleby49

Safest Areas:

Brompton, Appleton & Thimbleby37
Northallerton South & Leeming Bar27
Leeming, Pickhill & Thornton26
Bedale & Snape21
Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf17

Hambleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (147 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (138 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (159 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (88 incidents).

In February 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (183 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (103 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (169 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (126 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (171 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (148 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 183 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20257
January 20251
November 20241
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202512
October 20249
September 202421
August 202418
July 202432

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202529
March 202524
December 20241
October 202449
September 202427
August 202439
July 202443

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202521
October 202419
September 20249
August 20246
July 202429

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 132.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025179
April 2025147
March 2025159
January 20251
November 20241
October 2024183
September 2024169
August 2024171
July 2024183

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 119 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202539
October 202412
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202535
March 202547
October 202445
September 202426
August 202450
July 202448

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202534
October 202437
September 202425
August 202418
July 202427

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 382 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202544
March 202542
December 20241
October 202457
September 202451
August 202465
July 202488

A total of 899 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025136
April 2025138
March 202588
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 2024103
September 2024126
August 2024148
July 2024156

High Crime Locations Hambleton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hambleton postcode area is presented below.

1. Crosby Gardens (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
4. Battersby (Map)
Total7
Burglary6
Possession of weapons1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
6. White Thorn Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime4
Drugs2

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