Crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth: statistics, rates and trends
197 crimes were recorded in Amotherby & Ampleforth in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth at a glance
- Crime trends in Amotherby & Ampleforth
- Types of crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth
- Amotherby & Ampleforth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amotherby & Ampleforth
- Demographics of Amotherby & Ampleforth
- Questions about crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (102), anti-social behaviour (28), criminal damage and arson (19) and public order (19) made up 85% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,626th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Amotherby & Ampleforth | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 197 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.2 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,593 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth peaked in the year to August 2021 (260 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (171). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 197 | 35.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 218 | 39.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 178 | 31.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 207 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 226 | 40.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 46.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 171 | 30.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 195 | 34.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 238 | 42.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 18.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Amotherby & Ampleforth; the highest is Pickering, North Yorkshire (68.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Huby & Tollerton (23.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amotherby & Ampleforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 209 | 40.8 | +16% |
| Malton | 386 | 57.3 | +63% |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 190 | 27.9 | -21% |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 290 | 43.2 | +23% |
| Norton | 395 | 46.8 | +33% |
| Pickering | 526 | 68.1 | +93% |
| Easingwold | 339 | 57.5 | +63% |
| Huby & Tollerton | 198 | 23.2 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Amotherby & Ampleforth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theme/Adventure Park” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 45 |
| On or near St. Benedicts Close | 13 |
| On or near Ings Lane | 9 |
| On or near The Green Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Court | 7 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Kirby Misperton Lane | 5 |
| On or near Seven Wells | 5 |
| On or near Aumit Lane | 4 |
Of the 169 crimes in Amotherby & Ampleforth with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 49.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
Amotherby & Ampleforth has an estimated population of 5,593 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amotherby & Ampleforth average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Amotherby & Ampleforth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amotherby & Ampleforth a safe place to live?
Amotherby & Ampleforth recorded 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,626th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (28).
Is crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amotherby & Ampleforth was down 10% on the year before: 197 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amotherby & Ampleforth?
About 5,593 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amotherby & Ampleforth?
Amotherby & Ampleforth 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.