Crime in Aiskew & Leeming: statistics, rates and trends
322 crimes were recorded in Aiskew & Leeming in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aiskew & Leeming at a glance
- Crime trends in Aiskew & Leeming
- Types of crime in Aiskew & Leeming
- Aiskew & Leeming compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aiskew & Leeming
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aiskew & Leeming
- Demographics of Aiskew & Leeming
- Questions about crime in Aiskew & Leeming
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (140), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,593rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Aiskew & Leeming | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 322 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.1 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,928 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aiskew & Leeming of any year here (322 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 322 | 36.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 350 | 39.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 351 | 39.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 407 | 45.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 418 | 46.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 446 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 416 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 370 | 41.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 342 | 38.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 37 and other theft rose from 29 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 78 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aiskew & Leeming; the highest is Northallerton South (127.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (23.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aiskew & Leeming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +26% |
| Romanby | 219 | 34.1 | -6% |
| Northallerton South | 806 | 127.6 | +254% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -34% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +143% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | +9% |
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 242 | 34.7 | -4% |
| Hipswell & Colburn | 669 | 62.5 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Aiskew & Leeming over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Bedale Road | 13 |
| On or near Back Lane | 11 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 11 |
| On or near Glebe Square | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Foundry Way | 8 |
| On or near Hargill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Primrose Way | 8 |
Of the 270 crimes in Aiskew & Leeming with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Aiskew & Leeming has an estimated population of 8,928 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aiskew & Leeming average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aiskew & Leeming | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aiskew & Leeming a safe place to live?
Aiskew & Leeming recorded 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,593rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aiskew & Leeming?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Aiskew & Leeming going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aiskew & Leeming was down 8% on the year before: 322 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 350 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aiskew & Leeming?
About 8,928 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aiskew & Leeming?
Aiskew & Leeming is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.