Crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales: statistics, rates and trends
301 crimes were recorded in Kirkbymoorside & Dales in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- Questions about crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
- 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.
301 crimes were recorded in Kirkbymoorside & Dales in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 124 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirkbymoorside & Dales has the 3,249th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkbymoorside & Dales | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 301 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,712 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales was highest in the year to July 2025 (317 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (221). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 301 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 317 | 47.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 298 | 44.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 243 | 36.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 229 | 34.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 311 | 46.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 278 | 41.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 256 | 38.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 221 | 32.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
| July 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkbymoorside & Dales 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+12%).
The largest falls were in public order (-23%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +12% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +18% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -23% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -11% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.23 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -56% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkbymoorside & Dales 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkbymoorside & Dales
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkbymoorside & Dales 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirkbymoorside & Dales, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkbymoorside & Dales.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkbymoorside & Dales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 212 | 41.4 | -8% |
| Pickering | 551 | 71.4 | +59% |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | 220 | 39.3 | -12% |
| Malton | 384 | 57.0 | +27% |
| Norton | 380 | 45.0 | +0% |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | 283 | 40.1 | -11% |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 209 | 30.6 | -32% |
| Esk Valley & Coast | 205 | 33.7 | -25% |
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 Kirkbymoorside & Dales over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 50 |
| On or near Petch Garth | 25 |
| On or near Ryedale View | 8 |
| On or near Queen'S Way | 7 |
| On or near Costa Lane | 6 |
| On or near Howe End | 6 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 6 |
| On or near Market Place | 5 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 5 |
| On or near Town Farm Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkbymoorside & Dales 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 | 80 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 22.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Kirkbymoorside & Dales has an estimated population of 6,712. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkbymoorside & Dales sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkbymoorside & Dales |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Kirkbymoorside & Dales a safe place to live?
Kirkbymoorside & Dales recorded 44.8 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 Kirkbymoorside & Dales?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkbymoorside & Dales was down 5% on the year before: 301 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 317 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkbymoorside & Dales?
Kirkbymoorside & Dales 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 Kirkbymoorside & Dales. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.