Crime Rate in Hipswell & Colburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hipswell & Colburn

The total recorded crimes in Hipswell & Colburn, Richmondshire, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hipswell & Colburn crime rate of 13.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hipswell & Colburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 5
  • with total crimes: 4
  • Warwick Close with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Richmondshire.

    • 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 areas in the Richmondshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hipswell & Colburn has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 13.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hipswell & Colburn)CrimesRank (Hipswell & Colburn)CrimesRank (Hipswell & Colburn)
Richmond45 2499 3620 1
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale34 3503 2472 3
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale16 5249 5260 5
Leyburn & Middleham16 6163 7196 6
Upper Dales10 7167 6192 7

Hipswell & Colburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202528
October 202426
September 202418
August 202416
July 202428
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202525
March 202531
December 20242
October 202425
September 202412
August 202423
July 202417
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Hipswell & Colburn in May 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Warwick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Pearson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Blackwell Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Amiens Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Merlin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.