Crime in Great Ayton, Hambleton
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Bridge Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Linden Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Old Mill Wynd Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Cleveland Street Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Little Ayton Lane Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Wainstones Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Great Ayton Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Marwood Drive Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
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North Yorkshire Police are working in partnership with British Transport Police, North Yorkshire Council, as well as other agencies to tackle the anti-social behaviour around Whitby Train station.
Issued: 7 May 2026
Status Update
North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police are working together in order to decrease the number of reports involving anti-social behaviour around the vicinity of the train station.
This will involve a number of engagements with various agencies over the next few months to encourage those involved to curb their behaviours around the area.
Actioned: 7 May 2026
Op Eyeful - This is our rural watch operation in which we use Police Volunteers. The operation is run by PCSO Pete Lewis should anyone wish to join as a volunteer please contact [email protected] who can provide further details on signing up.
Issued: 1 Feb 2026
Status Update
Multi-service patrols are conducted weekly with an emphasis on patrols of the A171/174 and the Esk Valley. These patrols, which include the Ministry of Defence police, Our specialist operations teams will be supporting local policing units on Op Tornado events into the new year.
Actioned: 5 May 2026
Operation Monsoon. Rural burglaries and acquisitive crime in Whitby, Esk Valley, Danby, Castleton, Mulgrave and Staithes. the Police team are currently investigating a spate of burglaries and thefts in the rural areas of Whitby in which quad bikes and agricultural machinery has been stolen.
Issued: 17 Jan 2026
Status Update
High visibility patrols combined with public engagements and preventative work intended to detect and deter offenders and locate machinery and vehicles. A series of public meetings will be held over the festive period and into the new year to raise awareness and convey a message of crime prevention to vulnerable communities.
Actioned: 5 May 2026
Anti-Social Behaviour in Whitby Town Centre within the vicinity of Whitby Bus Station. The Neighbourhood Policing Team are working with North Yorkshire Council Community Safety Hub, North Yorkshire Council Transport and Arriva looking at long term problem solving solution.
Issued: 1 Jan 2026
Status Update
Operation Dredger a Multi Agency Problem Solving Plan (PSP) has commenced development in relation to the ASB around Whitby Bus Station.
PC Josh Barnes is the lead officer for this PSP.
Actioned: 5 May 2026
Engagement Events
Police and Public Drop-in at Perrys Garden Centre, Sleights
meetingThis is an opportunity to meet an officer from Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team to discuss any local concerns you may have.
Police and Public Drop-in at Perrys Garden Centre, Sleights
meetingThis is an opportunity to meet an officer from Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team to discuss any local concerns you may have.
Remembrance Day
meetingDock End, Whitby
10:45 AM — 11:30 AM
Dock End, Whitby
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