Crime in Hipswell & Colburn: statistics, rates and trends
650 crimes were recorded in Hipswell & Colburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hipswell & Colburn
- Questions about crime in Hipswell & Colburn
- 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.
650 crimes were recorded in Hipswell & Colburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hipswell & Colburn has the 2,559th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hipswell & Colburn | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 650 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,696 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hipswell & Colburn was highest in the year to July 2023 (980 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (650). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 650 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 753 | 70.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 787 | 73.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 980 | 91.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 870 | 81.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 881 | 82.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 801 | 74.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 785 | 73.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 926 | 86.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hipswell & Colburn 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. The largest falls were in public order (-50%) and shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 27.4 | 0.80 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 16.8 | 1.10 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -13% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -50% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -34% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -26% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -24% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hipswell & Colburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hipswell & Colburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hipswell & Colburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hipswell & Colburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hipswell & Colburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hipswell & Colburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hipswell & Colburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hipswell & Colburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hipswell & Colburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hipswell & Colburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hipswell & Colburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hipswell & Colburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hipswell & Colburn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hipswell & Colburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hipswell & Colburn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hipswell & Colburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 236 | 33.9 | -44% |
| Richmond | 459 | 57.6 | -5% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 221 | 37.1 | -39% |
| North Richmondshire | 315 | 41.7 | -31% |
| Leyburn & Middleham | 181 | 34.5 | -43% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 326 | 36.5 | -40% |
| Bedale | 250 | 49.2 | -19% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 154 | 23.6 | -61% |
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 Hipswell & Colburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 101 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
| On or near Tulip Avenue | 20 |
| On or near La Bassee Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Hallgarth | 17 |
| On or near Bluebell Walk | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Blue Nile Way | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hipswell & Colburn 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 | 171 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Hipswell & Colburn has an estimated population of 10,696. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hipswell & Colburn sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hipswell & Colburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Hipswell & Colburn a safe place to live?
Hipswell & Colburn recorded 60.8 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 Hipswell & Colburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in Hipswell & Colburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hipswell & Colburn was down 14% on the year before: 650 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hipswell & Colburn?
Hipswell & Colburn 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 Hipswell & Colburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.