Crime Rate in Richmondshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmondshire

The total recorded crimes in Richmondshire, UK in July 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmondshire crime rate of 4.56 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 Richmondshire, encompassing approximately 49,781 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-2.20% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
Richmondshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenacres with total crimes: 9
  • St Giles Park with total crimes: 9
  • Moor Road with total crimes: 9

Richmondshire Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Richmondshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hipswell & Colburn (61 crimes), and the safest, Leyburn & Middleham (12 crimes), is 49 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Richmondshire.

Similarly, the area of Catterick Garrison & Colburn (71 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Upper Dales (17 crimes), with a difference of 54 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Richmondshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hipswell & Colburn61
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale49
Richmond41
North Richmondshire30
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17

Safest Wards:

Richmond41
North Richmondshire30
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17
Upper Dales17
Leyburn & Middleham12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Catterick Garrison & Colburn71
Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall51
Richmond Town41
North Richmondshire30
Catterick & Brompton-on-Swale17

Safest Areas:

Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall51
Richmond Town41
North Richmondshire30
Catterick & Brompton-on-Swale17
Upper Dales17

Richmondshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
November 20241
October 20247

A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202591
May 202592
April 202587
March 2025114
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202474

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20244

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
October 202413

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
January 20251
October 202413

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
October 202410

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
October 20247

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
March 20251
October 20248

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202516
April 202513
March 202511
October 202418

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202546
May 202559
April 202544
March 202561
October 202466

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 202513
March 202513
October 202423

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Richmondshire in July 2025

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

1. Greenacres (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
2. St Giles Park (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Moor Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
4. Hawkins Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3

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