Crime in Castle, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
4,152 crimes were recorded in Castle, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 522.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Castle, North Yorkshire
- Castle, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, North Yorkshire
- Population and deprivation in Castle, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Castle, North Yorkshire
- 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.
4,152 crimes were recorded in Castle, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 522.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,251 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, North Yorkshire has the 18th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,152 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 522.7 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,944 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,935 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,730). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 4,152 | 522.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,796 | 477.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,802 | 478.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,931 | 494.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,029 | 507.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,730 | 469.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,821 | 481.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,935 | 621.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,698 | 591.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 410 |
| May 2026 | 363 |
| April 2026 | 364 |
| March 2026 | 369 |
| February 2026 | 281 |
| January 2026 | 304 |
| December 2025 | 356 |
| November 2025 | 329 |
| October 2025 | 296 |
| September 2025 | 335 |
| August 2025 | 399 |
| July 2025 | 387 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, North Yorkshire 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+76%) and drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,251 | 157.5 | 4.60 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,216 | 153.1 | 9.98 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 645 | 81.2 | 9.80 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 273 | 34.4 | 5.07 | +18% |
| Public order | 244 | 30.7 | 4.62 | +11% |
| Drugs | 169 | 21.3 | 6.51 | +35% |
| Other theft | 141 | 17.7 | 2.78 | +13% |
| Burglary | 56 | 7.0 | 1.99 | +30% |
| Robbery | 37 | 4.7 | 3.45 | +76% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 4.5 | 4.67 | -5% |
| Other crime | 35 | 4.4 | 2.09 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.6 | 0.54 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.8 | 2.14 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.8 | 1.04 | -7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, North Yorkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 1,251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (157.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, North Yorkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 1,216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (153.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, North Yorkshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 645 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (81.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, North Yorkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, North Yorkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, North Yorkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, North Yorkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, North Yorkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, North Yorkshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, North Yorkshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, North Yorkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, North Yorkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, North Yorkshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, North Yorkshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, North Yorkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, North Yorkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | -76% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | -74% |
| Woodlands | 697 | 95.3 | -82% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,043 | 133.6 | -74% |
| Newby | 422 | 66.6 | -87% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 337 | 50.8 | -90% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | -73% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -91% |
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 Castle, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 509 |
| On or near Parking Area | 485 |
| On or near Aberdeen Place | 190 |
| On or near Nightclub | 176 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 161 |
| On or near Police Station | 112 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 108 |
| On or near Alma Square | 94 |
| On or near Newborough | 93 |
| On or near St Nicholas Cliff | 90 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, North Yorkshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 1,115 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,010 | 26.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 446 | 11.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 326 | 8.6% |
| Under investigation | 308 | 8.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 216 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 153 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 118 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 17 | 0.4% |
Castle, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 7,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, North Yorkshire sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 48.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.9% |
Is Castle, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Castle, North Yorkshire recorded 522.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Castle, North Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,216).
Is crime in Castle, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, North Yorkshire was up 9% on the year before: 4,152 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,796 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, North Yorkshire?
Castle, North Yorkshire 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 Castle, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.