Crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent: statistics, rates and trends
190 crimes were recorded in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent at a glance
- Crime trends in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent
- Types of crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent
- Sheriff Hutton & Derwent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent
- Demographics of Sheriff Hutton & Derwent
- Questions about crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (78), anti-social behaviour (34) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,819th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 190 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.9 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,819 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent of any year here (190 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 190 | 27.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 247 | 36.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 199 | 29.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 240 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 258 | 37.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 303 | 44.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 307 | 45.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 256 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 213 | 31.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 43 to 29 and anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 11.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sheriff Hutton & Derwent; the highest is Pickering, North Yorkshire (68.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Huby & Tollerton (23.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheriff Hutton & Derwent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malton | 386 | 57.3 | +106% |
| Norton | 395 | 46.8 | +68% |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | 197 | 35.2 | +26% |
| Huby & Tollerton | 198 | 23.2 | -17% |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | 286 | 40.6 | +46% |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 209 | 40.8 | +47% |
| Easingwold | 339 | 57.5 | +106% |
| Pickering | 526 | 68.1 | +144% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Back Lane | 7 |
| On or near Bull Moor Lane | 7 |
| On or near Cherry Farm Close | 6 |
| On or near Kirk Balk Lane | 5 |
| On or near Middleton Close | 5 |
| On or near Onhams Lane | 5 |
| On or near Beck Lane | 4 |
Of the 156 crimes in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent has an estimated population of 6,819 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sheriff Hutton & Derwent average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sheriff Hutton & Derwent a safe place to live?
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent recorded 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,819th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent was down 23% on the year before: 190 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 247 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sheriff Hutton & Derwent?
About 6,819 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sheriff Hutton & Derwent?
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent 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.