The total recorded crimes in Leyburn & Middleham, Richmondshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyburn & Middleham crime rate of 35.16 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 Leyburn & Middleham, encompassing approximately 455 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Leyburn & Middleham, we need to analyze Leyburn & Middleham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Richmondshire:
In 2024, Leyburn & Middleham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmondshire average, with 163 crimes compared to 384.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leyburn & Middleham recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other areas in the Richmondshire.
In 2023, Leyburn & Middleham had fewer crimes than the Richmondshire average, with 196 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leyburn & Middleham recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other areas in the Richmondshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Richmondshire, Leyburn & Middleham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Leyburn & Middleham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 35.16 ranking 6th out of 6 in the Richmondshire, UK
In 2024, the total Leyburn & Middleham crimes were 163. The crime rate of Leyburn & Middleham in 2024 was 358.24 (year) or 29.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Richmondshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Leyburn & Middleham were around 196 crimes with yearly crime rate of 430.77 (year) or 35.90 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Richmondshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Leyburn & Middleham) | Crimes | Rank (Leyburn & Middleham) | Crimes | Rank (Leyburn & Middleham) | |
| Richmond | 45 | 2 | 499 | 3 | 620 | 1 |
| Hipswell & Colburn | 65 | 1 | 750 | 1 | 608 | 2 |
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 34 | 3 | 503 | 2 | 472 | 3 |
| North Richmondshire | 30 | 4 | 355 | 4 | 469 | 4 |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 16 | 5 | 249 | 5 | 260 | 5 |
| Upper Dales | 10 | 7 | 167 | 6 | 192 | 7 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leyburn & Middleham postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |