Crime Rate in Hipswell & Colburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hipswell & Colburn

The total recorded crimes in Hipswell & Colburn, Richmondshire, UK in March 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hipswell & Colburn crime rate of 17.52 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 Hipswell & Colburn, encompassing approximately 4,738 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (1450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hipswell & Colburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blue Nile Way with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hallgarth with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hipswell & Colburn?

To understand the safety of Hipswell & Colburn, we need to analyze Hipswell & Colburn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Richmondshire:

    • In 2024, Hipswell & Colburn reported a higher crime volume than the Richmondshire average, with 750 crimes compared to 384. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hipswell & Colburn witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hipswell & Colburn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmondshire average, with 608 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hipswell & Colburn witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmondshire, Hipswell & Colburn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hipswell & Colburn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hipswell & Colburn has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 17.52 ranking 1th out of 6 in the Richmondshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hipswell & Colburn crimes were 750. The crime rate of Hipswell & Colburn in 2024 was 158.28 (year) or 13.19 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hipswell & Colburn were around 608 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.32 (year) or 10.69 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)
Richmond48 2499 3620 1
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale32 3503 2472 3
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17 6249 5260 5
Leyburn & Middleham22 5163 7196 6
Upper Dales9 7167 6192 7

Hipswell & Colburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
December 20242
October 202425
September 202412
August 202423
July 202417
June 202438
May 202421
April 202428

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
October 202426
September 202418
August 202416
July 202428
June 202434
May 202415
April 202421

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

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

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Hipswell & Colburn in March 2025

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

1. Blue Nile Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hallgarth (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Poppy Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chauvel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Hipswell Road West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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