Crime in Leyburn & Middleham: statistics, rates and trends
181 crimes were recorded in Leyburn & Middleham in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leyburn & Middleham at a glance
- Crime trends in Leyburn & Middleham
- Types of crime in Leyburn & Middleham
- Leyburn & Middleham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leyburn & Middleham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leyburn & Middleham
- Population and deprivation in Leyburn & Middleham
- Questions about crime in Leyburn & Middleham
- 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.
181 crimes were recorded in Leyburn & Middleham in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leyburn & Middleham has the 3,648th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leyburn & Middleham | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 181 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.5 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,239 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leyburn & Middleham was highest in the year to July 2021 (275 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (165). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 181 | 34.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 165 | 31.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 182 | 34.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 189 | 36.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 178 | 34.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 275 | 52.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 185 | 35.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 195 | 37.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 214 | 40.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leyburn & Middleham 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 violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 15.3 | 0.45 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +112% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -12% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +38% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.5 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +167% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +200% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -91% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leyburn & Middleham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leyburn & Middleham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leyburn & Middleham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leyburn & Middleham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leyburn & Middleham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leyburn & Middleham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leyburn & Middleham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leyburn & Middleham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leyburn & Middleham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leyburn & Middleham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Leyburn & Middleham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leyburn & Middleham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leyburn & Middleham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 91% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leyburn & Middleham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leyburn & Middleham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leyburn & Middleham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 236 | 33.9 | -2% |
| Hipswell & Colburn | 650 | 60.8 | +76% |
| Richmond | 459 | 57.6 | +67% |
| Upper Dales | 153 | 26.9 | -22% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 221 | 37.1 | +8% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 326 | 36.5 | +6% |
| Bedale | 250 | 49.2 | +42% |
| North Richmondshire | 315 | 41.7 | +21% |
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 Leyburn & Middleham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 16 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Back Street | 8 |
| On or near Keldheads Lane | 8 |
| On or near Woodside | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Black Bull Yard | 4 |
| On or near Cotescue Bank | 4 |
| On or near Harmby Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leyburn & Middleham 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 | 63 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
Leyburn & Middleham has an estimated population of 5,239. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leyburn & Middleham sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leyburn & Middleham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Leyburn & Middleham a safe place to live?
Leyburn & Middleham recorded 34.5 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 Leyburn & Middleham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Leyburn & Middleham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leyburn & Middleham was up 10% on the year before: 181 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 165 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leyburn & Middleham?
Leyburn & Middleham 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 Leyburn & Middleham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.