Crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford: statistics, rates and trends

407 crimes were recorded in Monk Fryston & South Milford in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monk Fryston & South Milford has the 3,076th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford was highest in the year to July 2021 (738 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (407). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monk Fryston & South Milford 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 vehicle crime (+20%) and criminal damage and arson (+12%).

The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).

Violence and sexual offences in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Monk Fryston & South Milford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monk Fryston & South Milford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monk Fryston & South Milford.

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 Monk Fryston & South Milford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monk Fryston & South Milford 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.

Monk Fryston & South Milford has an estimated population of 8,365. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monk Fryston & South Milford sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Monk Fryston & South Milford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.