Crime in Cawood & Escrick: statistics, rates and trends
165 crimes were recorded in Cawood & Escrick in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cawood & Escrick at a glance
- Crime trends in Cawood & Escrick
- Types of crime in Cawood & Escrick
- Cawood & Escrick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cawood & Escrick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cawood & Escrick
- Demographics of Cawood & Escrick
- Questions about crime in Cawood & Escrick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (67), criminal damage and arson (30) and anti-social behaviour (24) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,772nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cawood & Escrick | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 165 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,534 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cawood & Escrick peaked in the year to August 2020 (222 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (129). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 165 | 29.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 163 | 29.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 143 | 25.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 189 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 203 | 36.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 187 | 33.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 222 | 40.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 177 | 32.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 129 | 23.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 12.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cawood & Escrick; 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 Cawood & Escrick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | +60% |
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +223% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +460% |
| Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | 246 | 35.4 | +19% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | +19% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | +28% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 171 | 26.8 | -10% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 515 | 55.7 | +87% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Cawood & Escrick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 22 |
| On or near Church Hill | 9 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 8 |
| On or near Pasture Close | 8 |
| On or near Broad Lane | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 6 |
| On or near Thorpe Lane | 6 |
| On or near Dower Chase | 5 |
| On or near Riccall Lane | 5 |
Of the 141 crimes in Cawood & Escrick with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 31.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
Cawood & Escrick has an estimated population of 5,534 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cawood & Escrick average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cawood & Escrick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cawood & Escrick a safe place to live?
Cawood & Escrick recorded 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,772nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cawood & Escrick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (30).
Is crime in Cawood & Escrick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cawood & Escrick was up 1% on the year before: 165 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 163 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cawood & Escrick?
About 5,534 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cawood & Escrick?
Cawood & Escrick 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.