Crime Rate in Thornton Dale & Wolds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds

The total recorded crimes in Thornton Dale & Wolds, Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornton Dale & Wolds crime rate of 367.15 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 Thornton Dale & Wolds, encompassing approximately 103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Thornton Dale & Wolds Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Town Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thornton Dale & Wolds?

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

  • Relative to Ryedale:

    • In 2024, Thornton Dale & Wolds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 337 crimes compared to 393.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

    • In 2023, Thornton Dale & Wolds had fewer crimes than the Ryedale average, with 367 crimes compared to 407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ryedale, Thornton Dale & Wolds has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Thornton Dale & Wolds Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thornton Dale & Wolds has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 367.15 ranking 7th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK

In 2024, the total Thornton Dale & Wolds crimes were 337. The crime rate of Thornton Dale & Wolds in 2024 was 3256.04 (year) or 271.34 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ryedale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thornton Dale & Wolds were around 367 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3545.89 (year) or 295.49 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornton Dale & Wolds)CrimesRank (Thornton Dale & Wolds)CrimesRank (Thornton Dale & Wolds)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent49 6458 3536 1
Norton62 4587 1475 3
Amotherby & Ampleforth72 1332 8367 7
Helmsley & Sinnington23 8426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales53 5477 2462 5
Pickering68 2401 6427 6
Malton63 3446 4467 4
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)6 970 968 9

Thornton Dale & Wolds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20255
October 202413
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202510
October 202413
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20246
May 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thornton Dale & Wolds in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thornton Dale & Wolds postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Town Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kings Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Cross Gate (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Malton Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. The Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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