Crime Rate in Ryedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryedale

The total recorded crimes in Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 434 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryedale crime rate of 7.93 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 Ryedale, encompassing approximately 54,707 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (161) incidents (24.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (113) incidents (-0.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
Ryedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carpenters Yard with total crimes: 15
  • Pasture Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 12

Ryedale Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Ryedale Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Amotherby & Ampleforth (72 crimes), and the safest, Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale) (6 crimes), is 66 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ryedale.

Similarly, the area of Sheriff Hutton, Slingsby & Swinton (113 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Helmsley & Ampleforth (29 crimes), with a difference of 84 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ryedale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Amotherby & Ampleforth72
Pickering68
Malton63
Norton62
Kirkbymoorside & Dales53

Safest Wards:

Kirkbymoorside & Dales53
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent49
Thornton Dale & Wolds38
Helmsley & Sinnington23
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sheriff Hutton, Slingsby & Swinton113
Pickering & Thornton Dale84
Malton & Norton North77
Kirkbymoorside & Moors53
Malton & Norton South48

Safest Areas:

Malton & Norton North77
Kirkbymoorside & Moors53
Malton & Norton South48
Rillington & Sherburn30
Helmsley & Ampleforth29

Ryedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (161 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (113 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (114 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (127 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (99 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1033 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 114.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025129
March 202567
February 20251
October 2024106
September 2024127
August 2024101
July 2024121
June 2024220

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
October 202415
September 202412
August 202417
July 20246
June 202434

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202519
October 202423
September 202435
August 202436
July 202421
June 202428

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 317 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202539
March 202544
October 202441
September 202443
August 202435
July 202433
June 202444

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202515
March 202518
October 202420
September 202424
August 202414
July 202415
June 202428

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20259
October 202413
September 20245
August 202415
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 795 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 99.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025113
April 2025114
March 202560
October 202466
September 202499
August 202493
July 202484
June 2024166

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202512
March 202518
October 202429
September 202420
August 202433
July 202413
June 202420

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202518
March 202519
October 20241
September 202416
August 20248
July 202420
June 202412

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ryedale in May 2025

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

1. Carpenters Yard (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Pasture Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. The Green Crescent (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Market Place (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Market Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
Burglary1

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