Crime in Newby: statistics, rates and trends

422 crimes were recorded in Newby in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newby has the 2,369th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Newby was highest in the year to July 2021 (498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (346). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 Newby 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 criminal damage and arson (+58%) and shoplifting (+54%).

Violence and sexual offences in Newby

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newby recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Newby

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newby recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Newby

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newby recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Newby

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newby recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Newby

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newby recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Newby

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newby recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Newby

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newby recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Newby

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Newby

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Newby

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Newby

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Newby

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newby 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Newby over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newby 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.

Newby has an estimated population of 6,337. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newby sits in decile 6.5, 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 Newby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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