Crime Rate in Great Ayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Ayton

The total recorded crimes in Great Ayton, Hambleton, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Ayton crime rate of 5.37 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 Great Ayton, encompassing approximately 3,908 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Great Ayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Pannierman Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Garth Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Ayton?

To understand the safety of Great Ayton, we need to analyze Great Ayton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hambleton:

    • In 2024, Great Ayton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 221 crimes compared to 413.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Ayton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

    • In 2023, Great Ayton had fewer crimes than the Hambleton average, with 254 crimes compared to 448. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Ayton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hambleton, Great Ayton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Ayton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Ayton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK

In 2024, the total Great Ayton crimes were 221. The crime rate of Great Ayton in 2024 was 56.55 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Hambleton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Ayton were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.99 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Ayton)CrimesRank (Great Ayton)CrimesRank (Great Ayton)
Northallerton South104 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton81 2744 2628 2
Thirsk66 3464 4610 3
Stokesley47 4536 3561 4
Bedale44 5308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe30 8424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley16 12307 10416 6
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske19 11343 6321 10
Aiskew & Leeming37 6312 8402 8
Huby & Tollerton26 9331 7386 9
Easingwold33 7294 11281 11
Romanby13 13248 12247 13
Hillside & Raskelf13 14231 13243 14

Great Ayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
October 20245
August 20246

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20259
April 20251
March 202511
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Ayton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Pannierman Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Holly Garth Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rowan Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Roseberry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Byemoor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wainstones Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farm Garth (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Bradleys Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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