The total recorded crimes in Norton, Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton crime rate of 2.14 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 Norton, encompassing approximately 28,906 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 Norton, we need to analyze Norton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Ryedale:
In 2024, Norton reported a higher crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 587 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.
In 2023, Norton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ryedale average, with 475 crimes compared to 407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norton witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Ryedale, Norton 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 Norton has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 4th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK
In 2024, the total Norton crimes were 587. The crime rate of Norton in 2024 was 20.31 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ryedale.
In 2023, the total crimes in Norton were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.34 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Norton) | Crimes | Rank (Norton) | Crimes | Rank (Norton) | |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 49 | 6 | 458 | 3 | 536 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Malton | 63 | 3 | 446 | 4 | 467 | 4 |
| 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 (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 20 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 17 |
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 14 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Norton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |