Crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.7 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 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
- Demographics of Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- Questions about crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (103), anti-social behaviour (42) and other theft (22) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.7 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,968 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale of any year here (242 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 34.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 274 | 39.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 290 | 41.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 292 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 429 | 61.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 53.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 395 | 56.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 387 | 55.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 340 | 48.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 58 to 42 and violence and sexual offences fell from 135 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Scotton & Lower Wensleydale; the highest is Richmond, North Yorkshire (65.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (23.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scotton & Lower Wensleydale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hipswell & Colburn | 669 | 62.5 | +80% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | +13% |
| Richmond | 518 | 65.0 | +87% |
| Leyburn & Middleham | 168 | 32.1 | -8% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | +4% |
| North Richmondshire | 300 | 39.7 | +14% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +31% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Quentin Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quentin Road | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near St Giles Park | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near | 8 |
| On or near San Carlos Close | 8 |
| On or near Back Lane | 7 |
| On or near Churchill Drive | 7 |
| On or near Frobisher Drive | 7 |
| On or near Hawkins Drive | 6 |
Of the 200 crimes in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 6.0% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale has an estimated population of 6,968 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Scotton & Lower Wensleydale average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Scotton & Lower Wensleydale a safe place to live?
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale recorded 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale was down 12% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 274 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Scotton & Lower Wensleydale?
About 6,968 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Scotton & Lower Wensleydale?
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale 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.