Crime Rate in Sowerby & Topcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sowerby & Topcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Sowerby & Topcliffe, Hambleton, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sowerby & Topcliffe crime rate of 11.38 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 Sowerby & Topcliffe, encompassing approximately 2,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sowerby & Topcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Topcliffe Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sowerby & Topcliffe?

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

  • Relative to Hambleton:

    • In 2024, Sowerby & Topcliffe reported a higher crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 424 crimes compared to 413. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sowerby & Topcliffe witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sowerby & Topcliffe had fewer crimes than the Hambleton average, with 404 crimes compared to 448. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sowerby & Topcliffe witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hambleton, Sowerby & Topcliffe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sowerby & Topcliffe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sowerby & Topcliffe has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 11.38 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK

In 2024, the total Sowerby & Topcliffe crimes were 424. The crime rate of Sowerby & Topcliffe in 2024 was 155.65 (year) or 12.97 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hambleton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sowerby & Topcliffe were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 148.31 (year) or 12.36 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hambleton)CrimesRank (Hambleton)CrimesRank (Hambleton)
Northallerton South70 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Thirsk31 8464 4610 3
Stokesley46 3536 3561 4
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske43 4343 6321 10
Bedale11 14308 9418 5
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley35 5307 10416 6
Easingwold32 6294 11281 11
Huby & Tollerton30 9331 7386 9
Aiskew & Leeming27 11312 8402 8
Great Ayton28 10221 14254 12
Romanby15 13248 12247 13
Hillside & Raskelf18 12231 13243 14

Sowerby & Topcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 202416
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 202421
June 202450
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sowerby & Topcliffe in March 2025

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

1. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Willow Grove (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Topcliffe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. School Garth (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. Farefield Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. King'S Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Racecourse Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Dialstone (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Saxty Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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