Crime in Cayton: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Cayton in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (62) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cayton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 307 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,477 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cayton peaked in the year to August 2021 (430 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (256). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 307 | 68.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 278 | 62.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 256 | 57.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 313 | 69.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 369 | 82.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 430 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 288 | 64.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 335 | 74.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 259 | 57.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (31% below) and criminal damage and arson (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 123 to 160, while criminal damage and arson fell from 30 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 75 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 13.8 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cayton; the highest is Castle, North Yorkshire (527.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Seamer (53.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield | 1,076 | 139.9 | +104% |
| Seamer | 259 | 53.8 | -22% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,029 | 131.9 | +92% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,097 | 136.5 | +99% |
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +669% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | +97% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | +42% |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn | 436 | 64.5 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Cayton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 119 |
| On or near Priory Place | 16 |
| On or near Redcliff Close | 14 |
| On or near Sea Approach | 10 |
| On or near Main Street | 9 |
| On or near Redcliffe Lane | 8 |
| On or near Osgodby Grove | 7 |
| On or near Osgodby Hall Road | 6 |
| On or near Ivy House Close | 5 |
| On or near Knolls Close | 5 |
Of the 245 crimes in Cayton with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 51.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 13.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Cayton has an estimated population of 4,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cayton average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cayton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cayton a safe place to live?
Cayton recorded 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cayton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Cayton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cayton was up 10% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 278 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cayton?
About 4,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cayton?
Cayton 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.