Crime in Hillside & Raskelf: statistics, rates and trends
153 crimes were recorded in Hillside & Raskelf in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hillside & Raskelf at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillside & Raskelf
- Types of crime in Hillside & Raskelf
- Hillside & Raskelf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillside & Raskelf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillside & Raskelf
- Demographics of Hillside & Raskelf
- Questions about crime in Hillside & Raskelf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), other theft (18) and anti-social behaviour (16) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,848th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hillside & Raskelf | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 153 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,799 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hillside & Raskelf peaked in the year to August 2022 (213 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (145). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 153 | 26.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 181 | 31.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 145 | 25.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 173 | 29.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 213 | 36.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 170 | 29.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 192 | 33.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 187 | 32.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 201 | 34.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 13.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillside & Raskelf; the highest is Ripon Minster & Moorside (78.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Huby & Tollerton (23.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillside & Raskelf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowerby & Topcliffe | 432 | 49.0 | +86% |
| Thirsk | 460 | 70.9 | +169% |
| Easingwold | 339 | 57.5 | +118% |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 278 | 29.6 | +12% |
| Huby & Tollerton | 198 | 23.2 | -12% |
| Boroughbridge & Claro | 407 | 55.0 | +108% |
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | 339 | 40.2 | +52% |
| Ripon Minster & Moorside | 695 | 78.8 | +199% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Hillside & Raskelf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Back Lane” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Lane | 10 |
| On or near Hag Lane | 7 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 7 |
| On or near Amplecarr | 6 |
| On or near Swan Lane | 6 |
| On or near Vicar Hill Lane | 6 |
| On or near West Moor Road | 6 |
| On or near | 5 |
| On or near Lucky Lane | 5 |
| On or near Marderby Lane | 5 |
Of the 137 crimes in Hillside & Raskelf with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 23.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
Hillside & Raskelf has an estimated population of 5,799 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.0%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.0%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillside & Raskelf average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hillside & Raskelf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillside & Raskelf a safe place to live?
Hillside & Raskelf recorded 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,848th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hillside & Raskelf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (18).
Is crime in Hillside & Raskelf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillside & Raskelf was down 15% on the year before: 153 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 181 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillside & Raskelf?
About 5,799 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillside & Raskelf?
Hillside & Raskelf 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.