Crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Kirkbymoorside & Dales in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- Types of crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- Kirkbymoorside & Dales compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- Demographics of Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- Questions about crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (129), anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kirkbymoorside & Dales | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 290 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.2 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,712 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales peaked in the year to August 2025 (319 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (222). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 290 | 43.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 319 | 47.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 293 | 43.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 251 | 37.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 222 | 33.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 315 | 46.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 282 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 249 | 37.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 34.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 110 to 129, while anti-social behaviour fell from 91 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kirkbymoorside & Dales; the highest is Pickering, North Yorkshire (68.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sheriff Hutton & Derwent (27.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkbymoorside & Dales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 209 | 40.8 | -5% |
| Pickering | 526 | 68.1 | +58% |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | 197 | 35.2 | -18% |
| Malton | 386 | 57.3 | +33% |
| Norton | 395 | 46.8 | +8% |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | 286 | 40.6 | -6% |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 190 | 27.9 | -36% |
| Esk Valley & Coast | 192 | 31.5 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Kirkbymoorside & Dales over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 51 |
| On or near Petch Garth | 25 |
| On or near Queen'S Way | 9 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 7 |
| On or near Ryedale View | 7 |
| On or near Costa Lane | 6 |
| On or near Howe End | 6 |
| On or near Market Place | 6 |
| On or near Oak Close | 6 |
| On or near Back Lane | 5 |
Of the 234 crimes in Kirkbymoorside & Dales with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Kirkbymoorside & Dales has an estimated population of 6,712 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkbymoorside & Dales average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kirkbymoorside & Dales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirkbymoorside & Dales a safe place to live?
Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales was down 9% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 319 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkbymoorside & Dales?
About 6,712 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkbymoorside & Dales?
Kirkbymoorside & Dales 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.