Crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith: statistics, rates and trends
227 crimes were recorded in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith at a glance
- Crime trends in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Types of crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Population and deprivation in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Questions about crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- 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.
227 crimes were recorded in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 37% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 109 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has the 3,582nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 227 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.4 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -37% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,244 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith was highest in the year to July 2025 (362 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (200). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 227 | 36.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 362 | 58.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 263 | 42.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 200 | 32.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 233 | 37.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 241 | 38.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 286 | 45.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 42.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 235 | 37.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
| July 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith 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 vehicle crime (-88%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -32% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.2 | 0.35 | -36% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -24% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -27% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -44% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.10 | -88% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouseburn | 273 | 34.1 | -6% |
| Knaresborough West | 604 | 75.5 | +108% |
| Knaresborough East | 475 | 53.9 | +48% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 629 | 82.5 | +127% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 379 | 46.4 | +28% |
| Tadcaster | 388 | 51.7 | +42% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 867 | 90.2 | +148% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 271 | 29.5 | -19% |
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 Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lucas Grove South | 23 |
| On or near | 12 |
| On or near Rudding Dower | 11 |
| On or near Church Street | 7 |
| On or near Cowtail Lane | 7 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Bunting Drive | 6 |
| On or near Massey Fold | 6 |
| On or near Rudding Lane | 6 |
| On or near York Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith 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 | 84 | 40.4% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 21.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has an estimated population of 6,244. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith a safe place to live?
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 36.4 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 Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith was down 37% on the year before: 227 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 362 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith?
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith 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 Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.