Crime in Danby & Mulgrave: statistics, rates and trends
215 crimes were recorded in Danby & Mulgrave in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Danby & Mulgrave at a glance
- Crime trends in Danby & Mulgrave
- Types of crime in Danby & Mulgrave
- Danby & Mulgrave compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Danby & Mulgrave
- What happened after crimes were reported in Danby & Mulgrave
- Demographics of Danby & Mulgrave
- Questions about crime in Danby & Mulgrave
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (78), anti-social behaviour (33) and burglary (33) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,362nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Danby & Mulgrave | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 215 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,112 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Danby & Mulgrave peaked in the year to August 2021 (446 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (203). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 215 | 42.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 267 | 52.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 245 | 47.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 321 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 270 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 446 | 87.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 363 | 71.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 270 | 52.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 203 | 39.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
Compared with England and Wales, Danby & Mulgrave recorded notably more burglary (82% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 20 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 33 and violence and sexual offences fell from 93 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 15.3 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 33 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Danby & Mulgrave; the highest is Whitby Streonshalh (142.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Esk Valley & Coast (31.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Danby & Mulgrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby West | 832 | 97.0 | +131% |
| Esk Valley & Coast | 192 | 31.5 | -25% |
| Whitby Streonshalh | 655 | 142.0 | +238% |
| Great Ayton | 346 | 72.4 | +72% |
| Stokesley | 415 | 55.0 | +31% |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 290 | 43.2 | +3% |
| Pickering | 526 | 68.1 | +62% |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 209 | 40.8 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Danby & Mulgrave over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ash Grove” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ash Grove | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Mars Lane | 8 |
| On or near Dalehouse Bank | 6 |
| On or near Beckside | 5 |
| On or near Commondale | 5 |
Of the 182 crimes in Danby & Mulgrave with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Danby & Mulgrave has an estimated population of 5,112 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Danby & Mulgrave average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Danby & Mulgrave | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Danby & Mulgrave a safe place to live?
Danby & Mulgrave recorded 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,362nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Danby & Mulgrave?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Danby & Mulgrave going up or down?
Recorded crime in Danby & Mulgrave was down 19% on the year before: 215 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 267 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Danby & Mulgrave?
About 5,112 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Danby & Mulgrave?
Danby & Mulgrave 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.