Crime Rate in Thirsk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thirsk

The total recorded crimes in Thirsk, Hambleton, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thirsk crime rate of 4.30 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Thirsk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gormire Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Castlegate with total crimes: 2

How safe is Thirsk?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Thirsk Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thirsk has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.30 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hambleton)CrimesRank (Hambleton)CrimesRank (Hambleton)
Northallerton South70 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Stokesley46 3536 3561 4
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske43 4343 6321 10
Bedale11 14308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe31 7424 5404 7
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

Thirsk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 202419
September 202417
August 202422
July 202410
June 202432
May 202420
April 202412

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20244
September 202412
August 202415
July 20248
June 202424
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Thirsk in March 2025

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

1. Gormire Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Castlegate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Westlands Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norby (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Percy Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cygnet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newsham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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