Crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends

443 crimes were recorded in Thirsk, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thirsk, North Yorkshire has the 2,297th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (664 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (443). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thirsk, North Yorkshire 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-30%) and other theft (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thirsk, North Yorkshire 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 58% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thirsk, North Yorkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thirsk, North Yorkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

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 Thirsk, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thirsk, North Yorkshire 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.

Thirsk, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 6,484. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.