The total recorded crimes in Malton, Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malton crime rate of 7.20 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Malton has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 3th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Malton) | Crimes | Rank (Malton) | Crimes | Rank (Malton) | |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 49 | 6 | 458 | 3 | 536 | 1 |
| Norton | 62 | 4 | 587 | 1 | 475 | 3 |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | 72 | 1 | 332 | 8 | 367 | 7 |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 23 | 8 | 426 | 5 | 492 | 2 |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 53 | 5 | 477 | 2 | 462 | 5 |
| Pickering | 68 | 2 | 401 | 6 | 427 | 6 |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | 38 | 7 | 337 | 7 | 367 | 8 |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale) | 6 | 9 | 70 | 9 | 68 | 9 |
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).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 21 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 19 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Malton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |