Crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside: statistics, rates and trends
695 crimes were recorded in Ripon Minster & Moorside in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ripon Minster & Moorside
- Questions about crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (246), anti-social behaviour (187) and shoplifting (83) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,885th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ripon Minster & Moorside | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 695 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,821 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,080 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (676). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 695 | 78.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 676 | 76.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 685 | 77.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 884 | 100.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 821 | 93.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,080 | 122.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 750 | 85.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 877 | 99.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 925 | 104.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (38% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (54% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 64 to 83 and violence and sexual offences rose from 206 to 246, while other theft fell from 36 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 27.9 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 21.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ripon Minster & Moorside has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripon Minster & Moorside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | 339 | 40.2 | -49% |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 278 | 29.6 | -62% |
| Masham & Fountains | 184 | 33.0 | -58% |
| Boroughbridge & Claro | 407 | 55.0 | -30% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | -17% |
| Knaresborough East | 470 | 53.3 | -32% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -40% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Ripon Minster & Moorside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Queen Street | 46 |
| On or near Nightclub | 30 |
| On or near Finkle Close | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 20 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 19 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 19 |
| On or near Wakeman Road | 19 |
Of the 508 crimes in Ripon Minster & Moorside with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 187 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 202 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Ripon Minster & Moorside has an estimated population of 8,821 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ripon Minster & Moorside average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ripon Minster & Moorside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ripon Minster & Moorside a safe place to live?
Ripon Minster & Moorside recorded 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,885th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside was up 3% on the year before: 695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 676 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ripon Minster & Moorside?
About 8,821 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ripon Minster & Moorside?
Ripon Minster & Moorside 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.