Crime Rate in Amotherby & Ampleforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth

The total recorded crimes in Amotherby & Ampleforth, Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amotherby & Ampleforth crime rate of 653.95 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 Amotherby & Ampleforth, encompassing approximately 110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (105.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Amotherby & Ampleforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Pasture Lane with total crimes: 12
  • The Green Crescent with total crimes: 12

How safe is Amotherby & Ampleforth?

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

  • Relative to Ryedale:

    • In 2024, Amotherby & Ampleforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 332 crimes compared to 393.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

    • In 2023, Amotherby & Ampleforth had fewer crimes than the Ryedale average, with 367 crimes compared to 407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ryedale, Amotherby & Ampleforth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Amotherby & Ampleforth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Amotherby & Ampleforth has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 653.95 ranking 1th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK

In 2024, the total Amotherby & Ampleforth crimes were 332. The crime rate of Amotherby & Ampleforth in 2024 was 3015.44 (year) or 251.29 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Ryedale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Amotherby & Ampleforth were around 367 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3333.33 (year) or 277.78 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amotherby & Ampleforth)CrimesRank (Amotherby & Ampleforth)CrimesRank (Amotherby & Ampleforth)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent49 6458 3536 1
Norton62 4587 1475 3
Helmsley & Sinnington23 8426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales53 5477 2462 5
Pickering68 2401 6427 6
Malton63 3446 4467 4
Thornton Dale & Wolds38 7337 7367 8
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)6 970 968 9

Amotherby & Ampleforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

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

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202520
March 20255
February 20251
October 20242
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 20256
October 20242
September 202412
August 202429
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 20246
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
October 20247
September 202418
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246

High Crime Locations Amotherby & Ampleforth in May 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Pasture Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. The Green Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
4. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Terrington South Bank (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Balksyde (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
7. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. St. Benedicts Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Willow Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ings Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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