Crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside: statistics, rates and trends
701 crimes were recorded in Ripon Minster & Moorside in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside at a glance
- Crime trends in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- Types of crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- Ripon Minster & Moorside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- Population and deprivation in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- Questions about crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
701 crimes were recorded in Ripon Minster & Moorside in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 247 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ripon Minster & Moorside has the 1,864th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ripon Minster & Moorside | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 701 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.5 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,821 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,078 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (641). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 701 | 79.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 641 | 72.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 741 | 84.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 878 | 99.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 802 | 90.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,078 | 122.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 769 | 87.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 854 | 96.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 934 | 105.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
| July 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ripon Minster & Moorside 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+26%) and shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in drugs (-37%) and other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 28.0 | 0.82 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 21.5 | 1.40 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 9.0 | 1.08 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +15% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -20% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +27% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +600% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ripon Minster & Moorside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 Ripon Minster & Moorside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ripon Minster & Moorside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripon Minster & Moorside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | 314 | 37.3 | -53% |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 274 | 29.1 | -63% |
| Masham & Fountains | 184 | 33.0 | -58% |
| Boroughbridge & Claro | 439 | 59.3 | -25% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | -18% |
| Knaresborough East | 475 | 53.9 | -32% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | -42% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 478 | 36.7 | -54% |
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 Ripon Minster & Moorside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Queen Street | 38 |
| On or near Nightclub | 33 |
| On or near Finkle Close | 27 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Wakeman Road | 18 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ripon Minster & Moorside 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 174 | 27.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Ripon Minster & Moorside has an estimated population of 8,821. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ripon Minster & Moorside sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ripon Minster & Moorside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ripon Minster & Moorside a safe place to live?
Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside was up 9% on the year before: 701 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 641 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ripon Minster & Moorside?
Ripon Minster & Moorside is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Ripon Minster & Moorside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.