Crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 63% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
- 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.
349 crimes were recorded in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 63% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 135 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire has the 2,101st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Ayton, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 349 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +63% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,779 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2026 (349 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (214). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 349 | 73.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 214 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 255 | 53.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 240 | 50.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 225 | 47.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 271 | 56.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 295 | 61.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 305 | 63.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 295 | 61.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
| July 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+160%) and criminal damage and arson (+124%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-70%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 28.2 | 1.84 | +160% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 17.6 | 0.51 | +87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 9.8 | 1.45 | +124% |
| Burglary | 19 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +171% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -70% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +36% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.40 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 124% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Ayton, North Yorkshire 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Ayton, North Yorkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Ayton, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesley | 416 | 55.1 | -24% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 194 | 32.8 | -55% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 212 | 41.5 | -43% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 679 | 89.8 | +23% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 154 | 23.6 | -68% |
| Northallerton South | 809 | 128.0 | +75% |
| Romanby | 214 | 33.3 | -54% |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 301 | 44.8 | -39% |
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 Great Ayton, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Cleveland Street | 16 |
| On or near Woodbine Close | 15 |
| On or near Pannierman Lane | 13 |
| On or near Holly Garth Close | 11 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 9 |
| On or near Farm Garth | 9 |
| On or near Old Mill Wynd | 9 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 124 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 22.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 4,779. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Ayton, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Great Ayton, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire recorded 73.0 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 Great Ayton, North Yorkshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (84).
Is crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire was up 63% on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 214 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Ayton, North Yorkshire?
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire 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 Great Ayton, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.