Crime in Brayton & Barlow: statistics, rates and trends
211 crimes were recorded in Brayton & Barlow in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brayton & Barlow at a glance
- Crime trends in Brayton & Barlow
- Types of crime in Brayton & Barlow
- Brayton & Barlow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brayton & Barlow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brayton & Barlow
- Population and deprivation in Brayton & Barlow
- Questions about crime in Brayton & Barlow
- 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.
211 crimes were recorded in Brayton & Barlow in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 92 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brayton & Barlow has the 3,683rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brayton & Barlow | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 211 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,386 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brayton & Barlow was highest in the year to July 2020 (313 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (209). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 211 | 33.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 209 | 32.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 241 | 37.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 213 | 33.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 297 | 46.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 299 | 46.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 313 | 49.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 41.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 291 | 45.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brayton & Barlow 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 (+33%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 14.4 | 0.42 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.7 | 0.39 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +83% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -18% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -20% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 0.22 | -62% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brayton & Barlow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brayton & Barlow recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brayton & Barlow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brayton & Barlow recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brayton & Barlow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brayton & Barlow recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brayton & Barlow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brayton & Barlow recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brayton & Barlow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brayton & Barlow recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brayton & Barlow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brayton & Barlow recorded 8 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brayton & Barlow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brayton & Barlow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brayton & Barlow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brayton & Barlow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brayton & Barlow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brayton & Barlow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brayton & Barlow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brayton & Barlow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brayton & Barlow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brayton & Barlow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brayton & Barlow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brayton & Barlow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brayton & Barlow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brayton & Barlow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brayton & Barlow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brayton & Barlow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brayton & Barlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby West | 1,042 | 96.0 | +190% |
| Selby East | 1,280 | 155.9 | +372% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 255 | 36.6 | +11% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 228 | 42.1 | +27% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 176 | 36.9 | +12% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 179 | 28.0 | -15% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 152 | 27.5 | -17% |
| Osgoldcross | 518 | 56.7 | +72% |
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 Brayton & Barlow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 13 |
| On or near Hollytree Way | 13 |
| On or near Briar Cliffe | 11 |
| On or near Mount Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Brackenhill Close | 8 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 8 |
| On or near Merlin Way | 8 |
| On or near Brackenhill Lane | 6 |
| On or near Meadow Croft | 6 |
| On or near Holly Grove | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brayton & Barlow 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 | 56 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 24.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 27 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Brayton & Barlow has an estimated population of 6,386. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brayton & Barlow sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brayton & Barlow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Brayton & Barlow a safe place to live?
Brayton & Barlow recorded 33.0 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 Brayton & Barlow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Brayton & Barlow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brayton & Barlow was almost unchanged on the year before: 211 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 209 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brayton & Barlow?
Brayton & Barlow 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 Brayton & Barlow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.