Crime Rate in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale

The total recorded crimes in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale, Richmondshire, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scotton & Lower Wensleydale crime rate of 20.21 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 Scotton & Lower Wensleydale, encompassing approximately 1,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quentin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Scotton & Lower Wensleydale?

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

  • Relative to Richmondshire:

    • In 2024, Scotton & Lower Wensleydale reported a higher crime volume than the Richmondshire average, with 503 crimes compared to 384. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Scotton & Lower Wensleydale witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Scotton & Lower Wensleydale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmondshire average, with 472 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Scotton & Lower Wensleydale witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scotton & Lower Wensleydale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Scotton & Lower Wensleydale has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 20.21 ranking 3th out of 6 in the Richmondshire, UK

In 2024, the total Scotton & Lower Wensleydale crimes were 503. The crime rate of Scotton & Lower Wensleydale in 2024 was 317.67 (year) or 26.47 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 298.09 (year) or 24.84 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)
Richmond48 2499 3620 1
Hipswell & Colburn83 1750 1608 2
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17 6249 5260 5
Leyburn & Middleham22 5163 7196 6
Upper Dales9 7167 6192 7

Scotton & Lower Wensleydale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
October 202420
September 202437
August 202414
July 202415
June 202446
May 202425
April 202410

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 202412
September 202410
August 202414
July 202420
June 202442
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Scotton & Lower Wensleydale in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Scotton & Lower Wensleydale postcode area is presented below.

1. Quentin Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Churchill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Francis Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Darwin Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Frobisher Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Browning Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Birch Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Blewhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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