Crime in Barlby & Riccall: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Barlby & Riccall in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barlby & Riccall at a glance
- Crime trends in Barlby & Riccall
- Types of crime in Barlby & Riccall
- Barlby & Riccall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barlby & Riccall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barlby & Riccall
- Demographics of Barlby & Riccall
- Questions about crime in Barlby & Riccall
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (110), violence and sexual offences (95) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 87% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,109th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barlby & Riccall | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,422 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barlby & Riccall peaked in the year to August 2021 (325 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (197). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 259 | 47.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 251 | 46.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 197 | 36.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 242 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 307 | 56.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 325 | 59.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 250 | 46.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 283 | 52.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 200 | 36.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barlby & Riccall recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (49% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 72 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 17.5 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barlby & Riccall; the highest is Selby East (167.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cliffe & North Duffield (26.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barlby & Riccall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +102% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +250% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | -38% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 171 | 26.8 | -44% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | -26% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | -20% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 180 | 37.7 | -21% |
| Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | 246 | 35.4 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Barlby & Riccall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Laurels” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Laurels | 38 |
| On or near York Road | 28 |
| On or near Greenfield Drive | 15 |
| On or near Turnhead Court | 13 |
| On or near Hall Park | 9 |
| On or near Ings Rood Lane | 9 |
| On or near Orchard Drive | 9 |
| On or near Northfield | 8 |
| On or near Poplar Drive | 8 |
| On or near Church View | 7 |
Of the 149 crimes in Barlby & Riccall with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 53.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 14.8% | 35.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Barlby & Riccall has an estimated population of 5,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (9.4%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barlby & Riccall average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barlby & Riccall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barlby & Riccall a safe place to live?
Barlby & Riccall recorded 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,109th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Barlby & Riccall?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (95).
Is crime in Barlby & Riccall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barlby & Riccall was up 3% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barlby & Riccall?
About 5,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barlby & Riccall?
Barlby & Riccall 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.