Crime in Masham & Fountains: statistics, rates and trends
184 crimes were recorded in Masham & Fountains in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Masham & Fountains at a glance
- Crime trends in Masham & Fountains
- Types of crime in Masham & Fountains
- Masham & Fountains compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Masham & Fountains
- What happened after crimes were reported in Masham & Fountains
- Demographics of Masham & Fountains
- Questions about crime in Masham & Fountains
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (94), anti-social behaviour (25) and burglary (16) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,690th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Masham & Fountains | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 184 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,578 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Masham & Fountains peaked in the year to August 2021 (261 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (143). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 184 | 33.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 150 | 26.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 143 | 25.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 174 | 31.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 201 | 36.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 261 | 46.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 180 | 32.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 166 | 29.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 181 | 32.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 69 to 94, while anti-social behaviour fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 16.9 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Masham & Fountains; the highest is Ripon Minster & Moorside (78.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wathvale & Bishop Monkton (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Masham & Fountains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | 339 | 40.2 | +22% |
| Ripon Minster & Moorside | 695 | 78.8 | +139% |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 278 | 29.6 | -10% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +38% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 173 | 31.4 | -5% |
| Boroughbridge & Claro | 407 | 55.0 | +67% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | +9% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Masham & Fountains over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Avenue Bank” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Avenue Bank | 24 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Broadfield Lane | 8 |
| On or near Church Street | 8 |
| On or near Beechwood Close | 7 |
| On or near Little Croft | 7 |
| On or near Renton Close | 6 |
| On or near The Beeches | 6 |
| On or near Back Lane | 5 |
| On or near Chapel Garth | 5 |
Of the 159 crimes in Masham & Fountains with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Masham & Fountains has an estimated population of 5,578 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%) and fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Masham & Fountains average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Masham & Fountains | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Masham & Fountains a safe place to live?
Masham & Fountains recorded 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,690th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Masham & Fountains?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Masham & Fountains going up or down?
Recorded crime in Masham & Fountains was up 23% on the year before: 184 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 150 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Masham & Fountains?
About 5,578 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Masham & Fountains?
Masham & Fountains 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.