Crime in Osgoldcross: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Osgoldcross in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Osgoldcross at a glance
- Crime trends in Osgoldcross
- Types of crime in Osgoldcross
- Osgoldcross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Osgoldcross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Osgoldcross
- Demographics of Osgoldcross
- Questions about crime in Osgoldcross
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (199), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,664th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Osgoldcross | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 536 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,140 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Osgoldcross peaked in the year to August 2021 (713 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (520). 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 | 536 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 609 | 66.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 585 | 64.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 689 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 520 | 56.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 713 | 78.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 601 | 65.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 676 | 74.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 616 | 67.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 85 to 55 and anti-social behaviour fell from 146 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 21.8 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 12.3 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Osgoldcross; the highest is Selby East (167.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Brayton & Barlow (35.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Osgoldcross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | -35% |
| Monk Fryston & South Milford | 442 | 52.8 | -10% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 180 | 37.7 | -36% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | -40% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +185% |
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +64% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 515 | 55.7 | -5% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Osgoldcross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Weeland Road” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Weeland Road | 26 |
| On or near Breamar Court | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Bird Lane | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Manor Garth | 14 |
| On or near Whitley Thorpe Lane | 13 |
| On or near Westfield Garth | 12 |
| On or near Cathcart Close | 10 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
Of the 424 crimes in Osgoldcross with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Osgoldcross has an estimated population of 9,140 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Osgoldcross average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Osgoldcross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Osgoldcross a safe place to live?
Osgoldcross recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,664th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Osgoldcross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Osgoldcross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Osgoldcross was down 12% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 609 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Osgoldcross?
About 9,140 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Osgoldcross?
Osgoldcross 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.