Crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Hunmanby & Sherburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 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 Hunmanby & Sherburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Hunmanby & Sherburn
- Types of crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn
- Hunmanby & Sherburn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hunmanby & Sherburn
- Population and deprivation in Hunmanby & Sherburn
- Questions about crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn
- 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.
384 crimes were recorded in Hunmanby & Sherburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 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 188 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hunmanby & Sherburn has the 2,750th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hunmanby & Sherburn | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 384 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.8 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,764 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn was highest in the year to July 2019 (540 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (384). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 384 | 56.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 447 | 66.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 407 | 60.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 440 | 65.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 471 | 69.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 496 | 73.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 456 | 67.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 540 | 79.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 504 | 74.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
| July 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hunmanby & Sherburn 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 criminal damage and arson (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 27.8 | 0.81 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -37% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -10% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -15% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -17% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -44% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -61% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 22 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 down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 9 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 44% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hunmanby & Sherburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hunmanby & Sherburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hunmanby & Sherburn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hunmanby & Sherburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayton | 291 | 65.0 | +14% |
| Filey | 487 | 71.9 | +27% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +150% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -13% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,043 | 133.6 | +135% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | +141% |
| Derwent Valley & Moor | 228 | 46.4 | -18% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +821% |
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 Hunmanby & Sherburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Flat Cliffs | 60 |
| On or near Hungate Court | 18 |
| On or near Church Hill | 15 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Ghyll Field | 10 |
| On or near Bowling Green Lane | 9 |
| On or near Outgaits Lane | 9 |
| On or near Lakeside | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hunmanby & Sherburn 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 | 145 | 41.2% |
| Not recorded | 76 | 21.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 15.1% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Hunmanby & Sherburn has an estimated population of 6,764. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hunmanby & Sherburn sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hunmanby & Sherburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Hunmanby & Sherburn a safe place to live?
Hunmanby & Sherburn recorded 56.8 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 Hunmanby & Sherburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hunmanby & Sherburn was down 14% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 447 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hunmanby & Sherburn?
Hunmanby & Sherburn 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 Hunmanby & Sherburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.