Crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 55% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- Great Ayton, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- Demographics of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (135), violence and sexual offences (76) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,130th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Great Ayton, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 346 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +55% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,779 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire of any year here (346 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 346 | 72.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 223 | 46.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 256 | 53.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 228 | 47.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 231 | 48.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 274 | 57.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 267 | 55.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 332 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 283 | 59.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
Compared with England and Wales, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (84% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (46% above the national rate) and burglary (30% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (54% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 135 and violence and sexual offences rose from 48 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 28.2 | 15.4 | +137% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 9.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Ayton, North Yorkshire; the highest is Northallerton South (127.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (23.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Ayton, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesley | 415 | 55.0 | -24% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 204 | 34.4 | -52% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 215 | 42.1 | -42% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +21% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -67% |
| Northallerton South | 806 | 127.6 | +76% |
| Romanby | 219 | 34.1 | -53% |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 290 | 43.2 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Cleveland Street | 16 |
| On or near Woodbine Close | 15 |
| On or near Pannierman Lane | 13 |
| On or near Holly Garth Close | 12 |
| On or near Old Mill Wynd | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 9 |
| On or near Farm Garth | 9 |
Of the 211 crimes in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 4,779 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Ayton, North Yorkshire average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Ayton, North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Ayton, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,130th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (76).
Is crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire was up 55% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire?
About 4,779 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Ayton, North Yorkshire?
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire 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.