Crime Rate in Helmsley & Sinnington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Helmsley & Sinnington

The total recorded crimes in Helmsley & Sinnington, Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Helmsley & Sinnington crime rate of 93.92 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 Helmsley & Sinnington, encompassing approximately 244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Helmsley & Sinnington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 9
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Muscoates Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Helmsley & Sinnington?

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

  • Relative to Ryedale:

    • In 2024, Helmsley & Sinnington reported a higher crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 426 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Helmsley & Sinnington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ryedale average, with 492 crimes compared to 407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Helmsley & Sinnington witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ryedale, Helmsley & Sinnington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Helmsley & Sinnington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Helmsley & Sinnington has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 93.92 ranking 8th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK

In 2024, the total Helmsley & Sinnington crimes were 426. The crime rate of Helmsley & Sinnington in 2024 was 1739.49 (year) or 144.96 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Ryedale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Helmsley & Sinnington were around 492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2008.98 (year) or 167.42 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Helmsley & Sinnington)CrimesRank (Helmsley & Sinnington)CrimesRank (Helmsley & Sinnington)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent49 6458 3536 1
Norton62 4587 1475 3
Amotherby & Ampleforth72 1332 8367 7
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

Helmsley & Sinnington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20251
October 202413
September 202421
August 202410
July 202421
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
October 202412
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
September 20243
July 20249
May 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Helmsley & Sinnington in May 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Muscoates Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Snape Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
6. Southlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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