Crime Rate in Helmsley & Sinnington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Helmsley & Sinnington

The total recorded crimes in Helmsley & Sinnington, Ryedale, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Helmsley & Sinnington crime rate of 130.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Helmsley & Sinnington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Friars Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Oswaldkirk Bank 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 July 2025 the Helmsley & Sinnington has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 130.67 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Helmsley & Sinnington)CrimesRank (Helmsley & Sinnington)CrimesRank (Helmsley & Sinnington)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent55 3458 3536 1
Norton58 2587 1475 3
Pickering61 1401 6427 6
Kirkbymoorside & Dales35 7477 2462 5
Malton46 4446 4467 4
Thornton Dale & Wolds43 5337 7367 8
Amotherby & Ampleforth38 6332 8367 7
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)11 970 968 9

Helmsley & Sinnington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20257
April 202512
March 20251
October 202413
September 202421

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
September 20246

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
April 20257
March 20253
October 20246
September 20249

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
October 202412
September 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20253
March 20256
September 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246

High Crime Locations Helmsley & Sinnington in July 2025

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

1. Salton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Friars Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Oswaldkirk Bank (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Sykehead Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Lime Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Buckingham Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Skurkhill Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Peak Scar Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Linkfoot Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Elm Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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