Crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale at a glance
- Crime trends in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- Types of crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- Scotton & Lower Wensleydale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- Population and deprivation in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- Questions about crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- 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.
236 crimes were recorded in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Scotton & Lower Wensleydale has the 3,661st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.9 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,968 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale was highest in the year to July 2022 (432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (236). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 236 | 33.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 281 | 40.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 279 | 40.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 300 | 43.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 432 | 62.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 376 | 54.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 400 | 57.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 388 | 55.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 341 | 48.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
| July 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%) and other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 5.3 | 0.35 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.9 | 0.42 | +25% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -23% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +38% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.6 | 0.24 | +10% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.15 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Scotton & Lower Wensleydale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Scotton & Lower Wensleydale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scotton & Lower Wensleydale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hipswell & Colburn | 650 | 60.8 | +79% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 221 | 37.1 | +10% |
| Richmond | 459 | 57.6 | +70% |
| Leyburn & Middleham | 181 | 34.5 | +2% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 326 | 36.5 | +8% |
| North Richmondshire | 315 | 41.7 | +23% |
| Bedale | 250 | 49.2 | +45% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 154 | 23.6 | -30% |
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 Scotton & Lower Wensleydale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quentin Road | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near St Giles Park | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Churchill Drive | 9 |
| On or near Hilltop Crescent | 7 |
| On or near | 6 |
| On or near Back Lane | 6 |
| On or near Frobisher Drive | 6 |
| On or near Low Hall Lane | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale 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 | 79 | 36.6% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 15.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale has an estimated population of 6,968. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Scotton & Lower Wensleydale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 29.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Scotton & Lower Wensleydale a safe place to live?
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 33.9 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 Scotton & Lower Wensleydale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale was down 16% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Scotton & Lower Wensleydale?
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale 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 Scotton & Lower Wensleydale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.