Crime in Leyburn & Middleham: statistics, rates and trends
168 crimes were recorded in Leyburn & Middleham in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Leyburn & Middleham
- Questions about crime in Leyburn & Middleham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (31) and other theft (15) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,714th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Leyburn & Middleham | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 168 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.1 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,239 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Leyburn & Middleham of any year here (168 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 168 | 32.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 172 | 32.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 179 | 34.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 196 | 37.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 169 | 32.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 288 | 55.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 182 | 34.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 175 | 33.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 237 | 45.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 65 to 79, while anti-social behaviour fell from 38 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 15.1 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leyburn & Middleham; the highest is Richmond, North Yorkshire (65.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Upper Dales (27.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leyburn & Middleham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 242 | 34.7 | +8% |
| Hipswell & Colburn | 669 | 62.5 | +95% |
| Richmond | 518 | 65.0 | +103% |
| Upper Dales | 157 | 27.7 | -14% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | +23% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | +12% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +42% |
| North Richmondshire | 300 | 39.7 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Leyburn & Middleham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 19 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 10 |
| On or near Back Street | 8 |
| On or near Keldheads Lane | 8 |
| On or near Woodside | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Curlew Close | 5 |
| On or near Argill | 4 |
| On or near Black Bull Yard | 4 |
Of the 137 crimes in Leyburn & Middleham with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Leyburn & Middleham has an estimated population of 5,239 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leyburn & Middleham average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Leyburn & Middleham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leyburn & Middleham a safe place to live?
Leyburn & Middleham recorded 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,714th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Leyburn & Middleham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Leyburn & Middleham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leyburn & Middleham was down 2% on the year before: 168 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 172 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leyburn & Middleham?
About 5,239 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leyburn & Middleham?
Leyburn & Middleham 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.