Crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
460 crimes were recorded in Thirsk, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- Thirsk, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- Demographics of Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (126) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Thirsk, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 460 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,484 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (647 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (458). 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 | 460 | 70.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 458 | 70.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 507 | 78.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 606 | 93.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 647 | 99.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 632 | 97.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 607 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 642 | 99.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 647 | 99.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (26% above the national rate), and notably less public order (40% below).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 28.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 19.4 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thirsk, 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 Thirsk, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowerby & Topcliffe | 432 | 49.0 | -31% |
| Hillside & Raskelf | 153 | 26.4 | -63% |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 278 | 29.6 | -58% |
| Romanby | 219 | 34.1 | -52% |
| Northallerton South | 806 | 127.6 | +80% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +24% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | -36% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 155 | 23.8 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Thirsk, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Millgate | 29 |
| On or near Gallows Lane | 25 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Cygnet Close | 21 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 14 |
| On or near Castlegate | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Newlands Court | 11 |
Of the 334 crimes in Thirsk, North Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 20.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Thirsk, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 6,484 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thirsk, North Yorkshire average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Thirsk, North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thirsk, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire was almost unchanged on the year before: 460 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thirsk, North Yorkshire?
About 6,484 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thirsk, North Yorkshire?
Thirsk, 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.