Crime in Northallerton South: statistics, rates and trends

809 crimes were recorded in Northallerton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 325 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northallerton South has the 710th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northallerton South was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,186 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (809). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 Northallerton South 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+27%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-49%) and anti-social behaviour (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northallerton South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northallerton South recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 40.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northallerton South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northallerton South recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northallerton South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northallerton South recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northallerton South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northallerton South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northallerton South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northallerton South recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northallerton South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northallerton South recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northallerton South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northallerton South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northallerton South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northallerton South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northallerton South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northallerton South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northallerton South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northallerton South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Northallerton South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northallerton South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northallerton South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northallerton South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Northallerton South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northallerton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northallerton South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northallerton South 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Northallerton South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northallerton South 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.

Northallerton South has an estimated population of 6,319. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northallerton South sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. 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 Northallerton South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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