Crime in North Richmondshire: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in North Richmondshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Richmondshire at a glance
- Crime trends in North Richmondshire
- Types of crime in North Richmondshire
- North Richmondshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Richmondshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Richmondshire
- Demographics of North Richmondshire
- Questions about crime in North Richmondshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (108), anti-social behaviour (42) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,459th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | North Richmondshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 300 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.7 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,553 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Richmondshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (409 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (289). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 300 | 39.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 289 | 38.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 308 | 40.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 391 | 51.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 382 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 409 | 54.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 387 | 51.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 334 | 44.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 362 | 47.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 32 and violence and sexual offences rose from 88 to 108, while other theft fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 14.3 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 5.6 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Richmondshire; the highest is Northallerton North & Brompton (87.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (23.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Richmondshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 518 | 65.0 | +64% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | -1% |
| Hipswell & Colburn | 669 | 62.5 | +57% |
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 242 | 34.7 | -13% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -40% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | -9% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +121% |
| Leyburn & Middleham | 168 | 32.1 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in North Richmondshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near St Cuthbert'S Green | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Holywell Lane | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Kilton Court | 11 |
| On or near Hargill | 10 |
| On or near West Lane | 9 |
| On or near Hillhouse Lane | 8 |
Of the 258 crimes in North Richmondshire with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
North Richmondshire has an estimated population of 7,553 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Richmondshire average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | North Richmondshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Richmondshire a safe place to live?
North Richmondshire recorded 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,459th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in North Richmondshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in North Richmondshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Richmondshire was up 4% on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 289 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Richmondshire?
About 7,553 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Richmondshire?
North Richmondshire 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.