Crime Rate in Malton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malton

The total recorded crimes in Malton, Ryedale, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malton crime rate of 3.54 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Malton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carpenters Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Malton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryedale)CrimesRank (Ryedale)CrimesRank (Ryedale)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent61 1458 3536 1
Norton34 2587 1475 3
Helmsley & Sinnington23 7426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales34 4477 2462 5
Pickering34 3401 6427 6
Thornton Dale & Wolds29 6337 7367 8
Amotherby & Ampleforth14 8332 8367 7
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)3 970 968 9

Malton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 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 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20246
September 202414
August 20245
July 202413
June 202416
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20249
September 202415
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Malton in March 2025

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

1. Carpenters Yard (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Middlecave Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Castlegate (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Saville Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Railway Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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