Crime Rate in Upper Dales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Dales

The total recorded crimes in Upper Dales, Richmondshire, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Dales crime rate of 219.51 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 Upper Dales, encompassing approximately 41 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Dales Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Snaizeholme Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Upper Dales?

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

  • Relative to Richmondshire:

    • In 2024, Upper Dales demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmondshire average, with 167 crimes compared to 384.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Dales recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Upper Dales had fewer crimes than the Richmondshire average, with 192 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Dales recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmondshire, Upper Dales has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Upper Dales Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Upper Dales has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 219.51 ranking 7th out of 6 in the Richmondshire, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Dales crimes were 167. The crime rate of Upper Dales in 2024 was 4073.17 (year) or 339.43 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Dales were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4682.93 (year) or 390.24 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)
Richmond48 2499 3620 1
Hipswell & Colburn83 1750 1608 2
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale32 3503 2472 3
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17 6249 5260 5
Leyburn & Middleham22 5163 7196 6

Upper Dales Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20242
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Dales in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Upper Dales postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Snaizeholme Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Guning Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Morpeth Gate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cam Gill Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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