Crime in Hipswell & Colburn: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Hipswell & Colburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hipswell & Colburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Hipswell & Colburn
- Types of crime in Hipswell & Colburn
- Hipswell & Colburn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hipswell & Colburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hipswell & Colburn
- Demographics of Hipswell & Colburn
- Questions about crime in Hipswell & Colburn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (305), anti-social behaviour (169) and shoplifting (46) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,512th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hipswell & Colburn | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 669 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.5 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,696 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hipswell & Colburn of any year here (669 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 669 | 62.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 754 | 70.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 782 | 73.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 947 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 915 | 85.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 873 | 81.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 797 | 74.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 797 | 74.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 891 | 83.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (65% below) and public order (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 50 to 30 and shoplifting fell from 69 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 305 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hipswell & Colburn; the highest is Richmond, North Yorkshire (65.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (23.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hipswell & Colburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 242 | 34.7 | -44% |
| Richmond | 518 | 65.0 | +4% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | -37% |
| North Richmondshire | 300 | 39.7 | -36% |
| Leyburn & Middleham | 168 | 32.1 | -49% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | -42% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | -27% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Hipswell & Colburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 106 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 28 |
| On or near Marne Road | 25 |
| On or near Bluebell Walk | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Tulip Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Hallgarth | 19 |
| On or near La Bassee Road | 18 |
| On or near Blue Nile Way | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
Of the 500 crimes in Hipswell & Colburn with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 17.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hipswell & Colburn has an estimated population of 10,696 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), a younger population (8.7%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hipswell & Colburn average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hipswell & Colburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hipswell & Colburn a safe place to live?
Hipswell & Colburn recorded 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,512th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hipswell & Colburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 305 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Hipswell & Colburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hipswell & Colburn was down 11% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 754 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hipswell & Colburn?
About 10,696 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hipswell & Colburn?
Hipswell & Colburn 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.