Crime in Nunthorpe: statistics, rates and trends

264 crimes were recorded in Nunthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 100 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nunthorpe has the 3,155th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Nunthorpe was highest in the year to July 2021 (313 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (152). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 Nunthorpe 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 anti-social behaviour (+67%) and violence and sexual offences (+67%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and burglary (-22%).

Anti-social behaviour in Nunthorpe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nunthorpe recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Nunthorpe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nunthorpe recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Nunthorpe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nunthorpe recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Nunthorpe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nunthorpe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Nunthorpe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nunthorpe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Nunthorpe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nunthorpe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Nunthorpe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nunthorpe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Nunthorpe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nunthorpe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Nunthorpe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nunthorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Nunthorpe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nunthorpe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Nunthorpe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nunthorpe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Nunthorpe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nunthorpe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Nunthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nunthorpe 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.

Nunthorpe has an estimated population of 5,639. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nunthorpe sits in decile 9.8, 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 Nunthorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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