Crime Rate in Leyburn & Middleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyburn & Middleham

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Leyburn & Middleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Alkelda'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Back Street with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leyburn & Middleham)CrimesRank (Leyburn & Middleham)CrimesRank (Leyburn & Middleham)
Richmond45 2499 3620 1
Hipswell & Colburn65 1750 1608 2
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale34 3503 2472 3
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale16 5249 5260 5
Upper Dales10 7167 6192 7

Leyburn & Middleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. St Alkelda'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Back Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Castle Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Richmond Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Grove Square (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cliff Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cotescue Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Annas Garth (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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