Crime in Northallerton South: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Northallerton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northallerton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Northallerton South
- Types of crime in Northallerton South
- Northallerton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northallerton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northallerton South
- Demographics of Northallerton South
- Questions about crime in Northallerton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (327), anti-social behaviour (150) and shoplifting (106) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 729th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Northallerton South | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 806 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.6 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,319 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Northallerton South of any year here (806 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 806 | 127.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 930 | 147.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,128 | 178.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,141 | 180.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,173 | 185.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,116 | 176.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 901 | 142.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 829 | 131.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,073 | 169.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northallerton South recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (69% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (55% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (24% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 31, while anti-social behaviour fell from 265 to 150 and shoplifting fell from 171 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 51.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 23.7 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 16.8 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 53 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Northallerton South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northallerton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanby | 219 | 34.1 | -73% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | -31% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -81% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | -72% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | -64% |
| Thirsk | 460 | 70.9 | -44% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 204 | 34.4 | -73% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Northallerton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Crosby Gardens | 69 |
| On or near Friarage Street | 68 |
| On or near Ashlands Court | 31 |
| On or near Pinfold Drive | 27 |
| On or near Knotto Bottom Close | 24 |
| On or near Knotto Bottom Way | 24 |
| On or near Nightclub | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
Of the 656 crimes in Northallerton South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Northallerton South has an estimated population of 6,319 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northallerton South average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Northallerton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northallerton South a safe place to live?
Northallerton South recorded 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 729th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Northallerton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Northallerton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northallerton South was down 13% on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 930 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northallerton South?
About 6,319 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northallerton South?
Northallerton South 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.