Crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Romanby, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Romanby, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire
- Romanby, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Romanby, North Yorkshire
- Demographics of Romanby, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (95), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,660th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Romanby, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 219 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.1 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,431 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (322 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (211). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 219 | 34.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 211 | 32.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 221 | 34.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 253 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 242 | 37.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 318 | 49.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 264 | 41.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 262 | 40.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 322 | 50.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 73 to 95 and criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 27, while anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 14.8 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Romanby, North Yorkshire; the highest is Northallerton South (127.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (23.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Romanby, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton South | 806 | 127.6 | +275% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +158% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -30% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | +6% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +34% |
| Thirsk | 460 | 70.9 | +108% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 204 | 34.4 | +1% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Romanby, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Manor Green | 15 |
| On or near Richmond Rise | 11 |
| On or near St James Mews | 10 |
| On or near Bilsdale Close | 9 |
| On or near Farndale Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Ascot Close | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
Of the 190 crimes in Romanby, North Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Romanby, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 6,431 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer unemployed residents (0.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Romanby, North Yorkshire average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Romanby, North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Romanby, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Romanby, North Yorkshire recorded 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,660th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Romanby, North Yorkshire was up 4% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Romanby, North Yorkshire?
About 6,431 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Romanby, North Yorkshire?
Romanby, North Yorkshire 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.