The total recorded crimes in Malton, Ryedale, UK in January 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malton crime rate of 3.66 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 Jan 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 January 2026 the Malton has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 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.
| Area | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Malton) | Crimes | Rank (Malton) | Crimes | Rank (Malton) | |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 19 | 8 | 458 | 3 | 536 | 1 |
| Norton | 25 | 7 | 587 | 1 | 475 | 3 |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 41 | 1 | 477 | 2 | 462 | 5 |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 32 | 6 | 426 | 5 | 492 | 2 |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | 40 | 2 | 332 | 8 | 367 | 7 |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | 35 | 3 | 337 | 7 | 367 | 8 |
| Pickering | 34 | 4 | 401 | 6 | 427 | 6 |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale) | 4 | 9 | 70 | 9 | 68 | 9 |
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 19 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Malton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |