The total recorded crimes in Thirsk, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thirsk crime rate of 5.82 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 Thirsk, encompassing approximately 7,211 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 Thirsk, we need to analyze Thirsk crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Hambleton:
In 2024, Thirsk reported a higher crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 464 crimes compared to 413. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thirsk witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.
In 2023, Thirsk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hambleton average, with 610 crimes compared to 448. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thirsk witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Hambleton, Thirsk has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Thirsk has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK
In 2024, the total Thirsk crimes were 464. The crime rate of Thirsk in 2024 was 64.34 (year) or 5.36 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hambleton.
In 2023, the total crimes in Thirsk were around 610 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.58 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Thirsk) | Crimes | Rank (Thirsk) | Crimes | Rank (Thirsk) | |
| Northallerton South | 75 | 1 | 1,023 | 1 | 1,108 | 1 |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 62 | 2 | 744 | 2 | 628 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Great Ayton | 23 | 14 | 221 | 14 | 254 | 12 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).
In December 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 22 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| October 2024 | 19 |
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thirsk postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |