The total recorded crimes in Great Ayton, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Ayton crime rate of 5.89 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Great Ayton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.89 ranking 14th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Great Ayton) | Crimes | Rank (Great Ayton) | Crimes | Rank (Great Ayton) | |
| Northallerton South | 75 | 1 | 1,023 | 1 | 1,108 | 1 |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 62 | 2 | 744 | 2 | 628 | 2 |
| Thirsk | 42 | 4 | 464 | 4 | 610 | 3 |
| Stokesley | 56 | 3 | 536 | 3 | 561 | 4 |
| Bedale | 29 | 7 | 308 | 9 | 418 | 5 |
| Sowerby & Topcliffe | 37 | 5 | 424 | 5 | 404 | 7 |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 33 | 6 | 307 | 10 | 416 | 6 |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 24 | 12 | 343 | 6 | 321 | 10 |
| Huby & Tollerton | 24 | 13 | 331 | 7 | 386 | 9 |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 25 | 11 | 312 | 8 | 402 | 8 |
| Easingwold | 29 | 8 | 294 | 11 | 281 | 11 |
| Hillside & Raskelf | 27 | 9 | 231 | 13 | 243 | 14 |
| Romanby | 27 | 10 | 248 | 12 | 247 | 13 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Ayton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |