Crime in Cayton: statistics, rates and trends
291 crimes were recorded in Cayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
291 crimes were recorded in Cayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cayton has the 2,429th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cayton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 291 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,477 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cayton was highest in the year to July 2021 (404 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (255). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 291 | 65.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 283 | 63.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 255 | 57.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 332 | 74.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 371 | 82.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 404 | 90.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 291 | 65.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 77.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 256 | 57.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
| July 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cayton 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 (+14%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 34.8 | 1.02 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 13.6 | 0.89 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -35% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +19% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +700% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +25% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.1 | 0.17 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cayton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cayton recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 53.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cayton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cayton recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cayton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cayton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cayton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cayton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cayton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cayton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cayton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cayton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cayton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cayton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cayton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cayton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cayton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cayton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cayton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cayton 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cayton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cayton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cayton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cayton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cayton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +118% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -24% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,043 | 133.6 | +106% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | +111% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +704% |
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | +92% |
| Woodlands | 697 | 95.3 | +47% |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn | 384 | 56.8 | -13% |
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 Cayton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 102 |
| On or near Priory Place | 15 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
| On or near Redcliff Close | 10 |
| On or near Osgodby Grove | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Redcliffe Lane | 6 |
| On or near Sea Approach | 6 |
| On or near The Intake | 6 |
| On or near Ivy House Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cayton 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 | 102 | 38.2% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 13.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Cayton has an estimated population of 4,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cayton sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cayton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Cayton a safe place to live?
Cayton recorded 65.0 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 Cayton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Cayton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cayton was up 3% on the year before: 291 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cayton?
Cayton 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 Cayton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.