Crime in Brayton & Barlow: statistics, rates and trends
226 crimes were recorded in Brayton & Barlow in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brayton & Barlow
- Questions about crime in Brayton & Barlow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (97), anti-social behaviour (57) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,621st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Brayton & Barlow | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 226 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,386 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brayton & Barlow peaked in the year to August 2020 (311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (202). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 226 | 35.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 202 | 31.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 238 | 37.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 217 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 286 | 44.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 307 | 48.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 48.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 256 | 40.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 283 | 44.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 69 to 97.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brayton & Barlow; 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 Brayton & Barlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +172% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +372% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | +8% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | +35% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 180 | 37.7 | +6% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 171 | 26.8 | -24% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | -16% |
| Osgoldcross | 536 | 58.6 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Brayton & Barlow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 17 |
| On or near Hollytree Way | 15 |
| On or near Briar Cliffe | 13 |
| On or near Merlin Way | 10 |
| On or near Brackenhill Close | 9 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 9 |
| On or near Millcroft | 8 |
| On or near Mount Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Meadow Croft | 6 |
Of the 169 crimes in Brayton & Barlow with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 20.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Brayton & Barlow has an estimated population of 6,386 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brayton & Barlow average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brayton & Barlow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brayton & Barlow a safe place to live?
Brayton & Barlow recorded 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,621st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brayton & Barlow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Brayton & Barlow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brayton & Barlow was up 12% on the year before: 226 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 202 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brayton & Barlow?
About 6,386 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brayton & Barlow?
Brayton & Barlow 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.