Crime Rate in Richmondshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmondshire

The total recorded crimes in Richmondshire, UK in March 2025 are around 241 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmondshire crime rate of 4.84 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (11300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Richmondshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Close with total crimes: 12
  • Blue Nile Way with total crimes: 8
  • Bowling Green Lane with total crimes: 6

Richmondshire Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Richmondshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hipswell & Colburn (83 crimes), and the safest, Upper Dales (9 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Richmondshire.

Similarly, the area of Catterick Garrison & Colburn (96 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Upper Dales (9 crimes), with a difference of 87 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Richmondshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hipswell & Colburn83
Richmond48
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale32
North Richmondshire30
Leyburn & Middleham22

Safest Wards:

Scotton & Lower Wensleydale32
North Richmondshire30
Leyburn & Middleham22
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17
Upper Dales9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Catterick Garrison & Colburn96
Richmond Town48
Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall41
North Richmondshire30
Catterick & Brompton-on-Swale17

Safest Areas:

Richmond Town48
Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall41
North Richmondshire30
Catterick & Brompton-on-Swale17
Upper Dales9

Richmondshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Public order 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (198 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
October 202413
September 202411
August 202418
July 20248
June 202430

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
October 202466
September 202452
August 202453
July 202479
June 2024134

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202426

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 662 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025114
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202474
September 2024108
August 202477
July 202482
June 2024198

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 202421
June 202422

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20251
October 202413
September 20247
August 202413
July 202414
June 202434

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 202423
September 202425
August 202415
July 20247
June 202426

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202417
June 202432

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Richmondshire in March 2025

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

1. Glebe Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Blue Nile Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bowling Green Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Railway Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Quentin Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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