Crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Monk Fryston & South Milford in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford at a glance
- Crime trends in Monk Fryston & South Milford
- Types of crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford
- Monk Fryston & South Milford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monk Fryston & South Milford
- Demographics of Monk Fryston & South Milford
- Questions about crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (181), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,911th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Monk Fryston & South Milford | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 442 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,365 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford peaked in the year to August 2021 (745 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (436). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 442 | 52.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 464 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 469 | 56.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 436 | 52.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 543 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 745 | 89.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 657 | 78.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 485 | 58.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 481 | 57.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (70% below) and other theft (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 47, while anti-social behaviour fell from 127 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Monk Fryston & South Milford; the highest is Selby East (167.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cawood & Escrick (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monk Fryston & South Milford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn in Elmet | 515 | 55.7 | +5% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | -28% |
| Osgoldcross | 536 | 58.6 | +11% |
| Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | 246 | 35.4 | -33% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | -33% |
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +82% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +216% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Monk Fryston & South Milford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crawford Close” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crawford Close | 33 |
| On or near Steincroft Road | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Grey Fold | 25 |
| On or near Foxcliff | 13 |
| On or near Crag Top | 10 |
| On or near Fairfield | 10 |
| On or near Old Great North Road | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near The Rise | 9 |
Of the 365 crimes in Monk Fryston & South Milford with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Monk Fryston & South Milford has an estimated population of 8,365 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Monk Fryston & South Milford average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Monk Fryston & South Milford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Monk Fryston & South Milford a safe place to live?
Monk Fryston & South Milford recorded 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,911th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monk Fryston & South Milford was down 5% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 464 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Monk Fryston & South Milford?
About 8,365 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Monk Fryston & South Milford?
Monk Fryston & South Milford 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.