Crime in Northstead: statistics, rates and trends
1,151 crimes were recorded in Northstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Northstead
- Types of crime in Northstead
- Northstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northstead
- Demographics of Northstead
- Questions about crime in Northstead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (410), anti-social behaviour (295) and shoplifting (160) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 602nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Northstead | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,151 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,500 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northstead peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,408 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,044). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,151 | 135.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,044 | 122.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,060 | 124.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,136 | 133.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,277 | 150.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,408 | 165.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,391 | 163.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,369 | 161.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,329 | 156.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northstead recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (41% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (50% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 107 to 160 and drugs rose from 29 to 35, while criminal damage and arson fell from 75 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 | 48.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 295 | 34.7 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 18.8 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 58 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northstead; the highest is Castle, North Yorkshire (527.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Scalby & the Coast (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +290% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | -28% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,097 | 136.5 | +1% |
| Newby | 428 | 67.5 | -50% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,029 | 131.9 | -3% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 345 | 52.0 | -62% |
| Eastfield | 1,076 | 139.9 | +3% |
| Seamer | 259 | 53.8 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Northstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wooler Street” (204).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wooler Street | 204 |
| On or near | 85 |
| On or near Regent Street | 65 |
| On or near Victoria Park Avenue | 55 |
| On or near North Marine Road | 45 |
| On or near Marlborough Street | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Fire Station Yard | 38 |
| On or near Hope Street | 36 |
| On or near Durham Place | 26 |
Of the 856 crimes in Northstead with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 295 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 342 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 18.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 10.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Northstead has an estimated population of 8,500 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northstead average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northstead a safe place to live?
Northstead recorded 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 602nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Northstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 410 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (295).
Is crime in Northstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northstead was up 10% on the year before: 1,151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,044 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northstead?
About 8,500 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northstead?
Northstead 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.