Crime Rate in Leyburn & Middleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyburn & Middleham

The total recorded crimes in Leyburn & Middleham, Richmondshire, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyburn & Middleham crime rate of 26.37 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leyburn & Middleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cotescue Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Runs Bank with total crimes: 1
  • with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leyburn & Middleham?

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.

Leyburn & Middleham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leyburn & Middleham has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 26.37 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leyburn & Middleham)CrimesRank (Leyburn & Middleham)CrimesRank (Leyburn & Middleham)
Richmond41 3499 3620 1
Hipswell & Colburn61 1750 1608 2
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale49 2503 2472 3
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17 5249 5260 5
Upper Dales17 6167 6192 7

Leyburn & Middleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Leyburn & Middleham in July 2025

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

1. Cotescue Bank (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Runs Bank (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Woodburn Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Yoredale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kirkgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsley Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Castle Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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