WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: North Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in Leyburn & Middleham, Richmondshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Leyburn & Middleham, localized within Richmondshire.

Total Crimes

12
trending_down -33.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

30.65per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,421

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Back Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Curlew Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Woodside Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Church Street Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Sharp Hill Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Middlefield Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Richmondshire district.

Local Rank

#4safest in Richmondshire

National Safety

Top 13%Safest

City Average

38.49per 1k

Local Policing

Leyburn

North Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

As we move into the warmer weather we will see an increase in motorbike riders using our roads. In order to keep everyone safe we have introduce Operation Leather. This will see increased patrols by the neighbourhood team to some of our beauty spots, and roads where we see an increase traffic. We will be present to educate riders and driver, and will support along with the fire service to issue advice to the public on safety

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Good news:
We recently seized 6 off road bikes that were driving antisocially in the Reeth area. This bikes were being ridden dangerously, across private land and moors.
If you see any bikes acting in this manner, please report this through on the 101 number, or in an emergency contact 999.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

We have recently seen some rural burglaries in which quad bikes, machinery and tools have been stolen. We believe those responsible are from wider force areas.

Issued: 8 Feb 2026

Status Update

We have created Operation Passage which is our response to these burglaries. This will see an increase in police patrols in the area, with officers looking to proactively stop those in the Dales looking to commit crime. The Richmondshire Community Safety Hub are involved in the response to the burglaries, along with prevention. They will be offering crime prevention advice and tools to those vulnerable to crime. Should you like a visit from the local team, and would like some of your valuables marked with your details please get in touch through the website and somebody will be in touch.
Two arrests have been made in the past few weeks in relation to Operation Leather. Cross border criminals have been identified as involved in theft of a motor vehicle and a burglary. The two remain on police bail.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN17

Community event and IDAS drop in

meeting

Community event to discuss local priorities and crime prevention. IDAS will also be present to link in and offer advice and support on domestic abuse.

schedule

9:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Reeth Memorial Hall

JUN30

Community Drop in

meeting

Community drop in to discuss crime prevention and local issues

schedule

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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Hawes Market

JUL5

Community Drop in

meeting

Community drop in to discuss crime prevention and local issues.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Leyburn Methodist Church

JUL13

School Fayre

meeting

Trinity School Fayre

schedule

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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Trinity School, Richmond

JUL28

Community Drop in

meeting

Community drop in to discuss crime prevention and local issues.

schedule

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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Hawes Market

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