Crime Rate in Malton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malton

The total recorded crimes in Malton, Ryedale, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malton crime rate of 5.26 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 Malton, encompassing approximately 8,748 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Malton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carpenters Yard with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wheelgate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Malton?

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

  • Relative to Ryedale:

    • In 2024, Malton reported a higher crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 446 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Malton witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

    • In 2023, Malton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ryedale average, with 467 crimes compared to 407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Malton witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Malton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Malton has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 5.26 ranking 4th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK

In 2024, the total Malton crimes were 446. The crime rate of Malton in 2024 was 50.98 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Ryedale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Malton were around 467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.38 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Malton)CrimesRank (Malton)CrimesRank (Malton)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent55 3458 3536 1
Norton58 2587 1475 3
Pickering61 1401 6427 6
Helmsley & Sinnington32 8426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales35 7477 2462 5
Thornton Dale & Wolds43 5337 7367 8
Amotherby & Ampleforth38 6332 8367 7
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)11 970 968 9

Malton 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202521
April 202515
March 20258
October 20249

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202513
April 202515
March 20258
October 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
October 20245

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
October 20247

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Malton in July 2025

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

1. Carpenters Yard (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wheelgate (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rowan Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dickens Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Collingwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pitman Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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