Crime in Cliffe & North Duffield: statistics, rates and trends
171 crimes were recorded in Cliffe & North Duffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cliffe & North Duffield at a glance
- Crime trends in Cliffe & North Duffield
- Types of crime in Cliffe & North Duffield
- Cliffe & North Duffield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cliffe & North Duffield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cliffe & North Duffield
- Demographics of Cliffe & North Duffield
- Questions about crime in Cliffe & North Duffield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (67), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,839th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cliffe & North Duffield | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 171 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,387 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cliffe & North Duffield of any year here (171 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 171 | 26.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 216 | 33.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 180 | 28.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 176 | 27.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 201 | 31.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 230 | 36.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 220 | 34.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 241 | 37.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 260 | 40.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 29 and violence and sexual offences fell from 81 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 10.5 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cliffe & North Duffield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cliffe & North Duffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | +78% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +524% |
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +260% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | +32% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 180 | 37.7 | +41% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | +11% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | +43% |
| Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | 246 | 35.4 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Cliffe & North Duffield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chestnut Court” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chestnut Court | 15 |
| On or near Main Street | 14 |
| On or near St Leonards Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near St Mary'S Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Hull Road | 6 |
| On or near Maple Drive | 6 |
| On or near Hagg Lane | 5 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 5 |
| On or near The Shrubberies | 5 |
Of the 142 crimes in Cliffe & North Duffield with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 51.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Cliffe & North Duffield has an estimated population of 6,387 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cliffe & North Duffield average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cliffe & North Duffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cliffe & North Duffield a safe place to live?
Cliffe & North Duffield recorded 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,839th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cliffe & North Duffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Cliffe & North Duffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cliffe & North Duffield was down 21% on the year before: 171 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 216 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cliffe & North Duffield?
About 6,387 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cliffe & North Duffield?
Cliffe & North Duffield 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.