Crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton: statistics, rates and trends
231 crimes were recorded in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton at a glance
- Crime trends in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
- Types of crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
- Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
- Population and deprivation in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
- Questions about crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
231 crimes were recorded in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 91 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton has the 3,680th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 231 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.3 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,946 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton was highest in the year to July 2020 (319 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (209). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 231 | 33.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 209 | 30.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 210 | 30.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 244 | 35.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 246 | 35.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 319 | 45.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 319 | 45.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 293 | 42.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 289 | 41.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton 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 (+47%). The largest falls were in burglary (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 13.1 | 0.38 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -22% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.7 | 0.27 | +9% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +25% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.3 | 0.20 | +12% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.06 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadcaster | 388 | 51.7 | +55% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 507 | 54.8 | +65% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 152 | 27.5 | -17% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 255 | 36.6 | +10% |
| Monk Fryston & South Milford | 407 | 48.7 | +46% |
| Selby West | 1,042 | 96.0 | +189% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 228 | 42.1 | +26% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 211 | 33.0 | -1% |
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 Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oxmoor Lane | 23 |
| On or near Biggin Lane | 16 |
| On or near Laurels Farm Drive | 14 |
| On or near | 11 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
| On or near Brockley Close | 9 |
| On or near Cat Lane | 8 |
| On or near Sandwath Lane | 8 |
| On or near The Old Street | 8 |
| On or near Hornet Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton has an estimated population of 6,946. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton a safe place to live?
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton recorded 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton was up 11% on the year before: 231 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 209 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton?
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.