What is the crime rate in Richmondshire?

As of February 2026, Richmondshire has a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 residents, based on 202 recorded offences.

How does Richmondshire rank nationally for crime?

Richmondshire ranks #300 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Richmondshire?

The most common crime type in Richmondshire is Violence and sexual offences with 87 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Richmondshire?

As of February 2026, Richmondshire has a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 residents, based on 202 recorded offences.

How does Richmondshire rank nationally for crime?

Richmondshire ranks #300 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Richmondshire?

The most common crime type in Richmondshire is Violence and sexual offences with 87 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: North Yorkshire Police Police

Richmondshire Crime Intelligence Report

Richmondshire recorded 202 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 residents. This places Richmondshire at #300 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 32.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 20100.0% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

202

trending_up +32.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.06per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#300of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

49,781

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Bowling Green Lane Map	Burglary: 9	9
On or near Bridge Terrace Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8	8
On or near Kilton Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Map	Vehicle crime: 3 Other theft: 2	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Moor Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Hipswell Road West Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Tulip Avenue Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near The Steadings Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

202 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

43.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

15.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

10.9%

Burglary

10.4%

Shoplifting

5.4%

Other Theft

4.5%

Vehicle Crime

3.5%

Public Order

2.0%

Drug Offences

2.0%

Weapons Possession

1.5%

Other Crime

1.0%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

7 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Richmond	59	1.0
2	Hipswell & Colburn	48	10.1
3	North Richmondshire	42	209.4
4	Scotton & Lower Wensleydale	18	11.4
5	Upper Dales	13	317.1

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale	10	4.6
shield	Leyburn & Middleham	12	26.4
shield	Upper Dales	13	317.1
shield	Scotton & Lower Wensleydale	18	11.4
shield	North Richmondshire	42	209.4

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +32.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +20100.0%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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