Crime in Aldborough: statistics, rates and trends

1,542 crimes were recorded in Aldborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 415 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldborough has the 1,522nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Aldborough was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,592 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,328). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldborough over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, robbery.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+51%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and robbery (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Aldborough

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldborough recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Aldborough

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldborough recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Aldborough

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldborough recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Aldborough

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldborough recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Aldborough

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldborough recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Aldborough

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldborough recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Aldborough

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldborough recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Aldborough

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldborough recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Aldborough

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldborough recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Aldborough

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldborough recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Aldborough

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aldborough recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Aldborough

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldborough recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Aldborough

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aldborough recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Aldborough

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldborough recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldborough.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aldborough over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldborough over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Aldborough has an estimated population of 17,275. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldborough sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aldborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.