Crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
415 crimes were recorded in Stokesley, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Stokesley, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire
- Stokesley, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stokesley, North Yorkshire
- Demographics of Stokesley, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (128), violence and sexual offences (127) and criminal damage and arson (48) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,825th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stokesley, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 415 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,544 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (568 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (415). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 415 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 503 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 568 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 536 | 71.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 496 | 65.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 546 | 72.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 486 | 64.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 415 | 55.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 503 | 66.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (51% below) and public order (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 153 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 17.0 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 16.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stokesley, 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 Stokesley, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ayton | 346 | 72.4 | +32% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 204 | 34.4 | -37% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +60% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -57% |
| Northallerton South | 806 | 127.6 | +132% |
| Romanby | 219 | 34.1 | -38% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 215 | 42.1 | -24% |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 209 | 40.8 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Stokesley, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Police Station | 27 |
| On or near | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Allen Grove | 16 |
| On or near Leven Wynd | 16 |
| On or near Tanton Close | 16 |
| On or near Angel Court | 15 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 13 |
| On or near Allen Court | 11 |
Of the 287 crimes in Stokesley, North Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Stokesley, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 7,544 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stokesley, North Yorkshire average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stokesley, North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stokesley, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Stokesley, North Yorkshire recorded 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,825th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (127).
Is crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stokesley, North Yorkshire was down 17% on the year before: 415 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 503 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stokesley, North Yorkshire?
About 7,544 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stokesley, North Yorkshire?
Stokesley, 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.