Crime Rate in Sowerby & Topcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sowerby & Topcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Sowerby & Topcliffe, Hambleton, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sowerby & Topcliffe crime rate of 11.01 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) 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
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 3
  • B1448 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 areas in the Hambleton.

    • 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 areas in the Hambleton.

  • 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 July 2025 the Sowerby & Topcliffe has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 11.01 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sowerby & Topcliffe)CrimesRank (Sowerby & Topcliffe)CrimesRank (Sowerby & Topcliffe)
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
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
Great Ayton21 10221 14254 12
Romanby13 13248 12247 13
Hillside & Raskelf13 14231 13243 14

Sowerby & Topcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202517
April 202520
March 20258
October 202416
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 15 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
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
October 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20242

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 1 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

High Crime Locations Sowerby & Topcliffe in July 2025

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

1. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. B1448 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Saxty Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ash Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Front Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westgate (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Danum Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Maple Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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