Crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth: statistics, rates and trends

220 crimes were recorded in Amotherby & Ampleforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 106 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amotherby & Ampleforth has the 3,471st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth was highest in the year to July 2021 (250 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (178). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 Amotherby & Ampleforth 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 214% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Amotherby & Ampleforth

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Amotherby & Ampleforth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amotherby & Ampleforth 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.

Amotherby & Ampleforth has an estimated population of 5,593. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amotherby & Ampleforth sits in decile 6.0, 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 Amotherby & Ampleforth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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