Crime Rate in Sowerby & Topcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sowerby & Topcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Sowerby & Topcliffe, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sowerby & Topcliffe crime rate of 13.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Sowerby & Topcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • School Garth with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Drive with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Sowerby & Topcliffe has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 13.58 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sowerby & Topcliffe)CrimesRank (Sowerby & Topcliffe)CrimesRank (Sowerby & Topcliffe)
Northallerton South75 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Thirsk42 4464 4610 3
Stokesley56 3536 3561 4
Bedale29 7308 9418 5
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley33 6307 10416 6
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske24 12343 6321 10
Huby & Tollerton24 13331 7386 9
Aiskew & Leeming25 11312 8402 8
Easingwold29 8294 11281 11
Hillside & Raskelf27 9231 13243 14
Romanby27 10248 12247 13
Great Ayton23 14221 14254 12

Sowerby & Topcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
October 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 202421
June 202450
May 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 20258
October 202416
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. School Garth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Poppy Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Racecourse Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rosemary Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Topcliffe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Holly Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bell Croft Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Saxty Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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