Crime in Falsgrave & Stepney: statistics, rates and trends
1,101 crimes were recorded in Falsgrave & Stepney in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Falsgrave & Stepney at a glance
- Crime trends in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Types of crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Falsgrave & Stepney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Population and deprivation in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Questions about crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
1,101 crimes were recorded in Falsgrave & Stepney in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 382 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Falsgrave & Stepney has the 573rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Falsgrave & Stepney | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,101 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,038 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Falsgrave & Stepney was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,335 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (990). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 1,101 | 137.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,062 | 132.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,147 | 142.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,265 | 157.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,229 | 152.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,335 | 166.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,194 | 148.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,050 | 130.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 990 | 123.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
| July 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Falsgrave & Stepney 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+26%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 382 | 47.5 | 1.39 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 | 34.3 | 2.24 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 13.4 | 1.62 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 11.8 | 1.74 | +4% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +19% |
| Drugs | 49 | 6.1 | 1.86 | +26% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -16% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.7 | 1.30 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -32% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.9 | 1.92 | +36% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.7 | 2.12 | +56% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Falsgrave & Stepney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Falsgrave & Stepney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Falsgrave & Stepney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Falsgrave & Stepney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Falsgrave & Stepney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Falsgrave & Stepney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Falsgrave & Stepney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Falsgrave & Stepney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Falsgrave & Stepney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Falsgrave & Stepney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Falsgrave & Stepney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Falsgrave & Stepney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Falsgrave & Stepney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Falsgrave & Stepney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falsgrave & Stepney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,043 | 133.6 | -2% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +282% |
| Woodlands | 697 | 95.3 | -30% |
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | -9% |
| Newby | 422 | 66.6 | -51% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +4% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -64% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 337 | 50.8 | -63% |
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 Falsgrave & Stepney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belgrave Crescent | 155 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Cambridge Place | 50 |
| On or near Stepney Rise | 42 |
| On or near Glayton Court | 37 |
| On or near Depot Lane | 36 |
| On or near Falsgrave Road | 33 |
| On or near Seamer Road | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Row Brow Court | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Falsgrave & Stepney 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 | 339 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 253 | 25.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Falsgrave & Stepney has an estimated population of 8,038. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Falsgrave & Stepney sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Falsgrave & Stepney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Falsgrave & Stepney a safe place to live?
Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Falsgrave & Stepney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (276).
Is crime in Falsgrave & Stepney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falsgrave & Stepney was up 4% on the year before: 1,101 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,062 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Falsgrave & Stepney?
Falsgrave & Stepney 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 Falsgrave & Stepney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.