Crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
286 crimes were recorded in Thornton Dale & Wolds in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- Types of crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- Thornton Dale & Wolds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- Demographics of Thornton Dale & Wolds
- Questions about crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (104), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,427th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Thornton Dale & Wolds | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 286 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,053 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds peaked in the year to August 2020 (329 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (250). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 286 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 281 | 39.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 260 | 36.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 250 | 35.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 268 | 38.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 45.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 329 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 255 | 36.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 258 | 36.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and other theft (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 36, while other theft fell from 33 to 27 and anti-social behaviour fell from 81 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 14.7 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Thornton Dale & Wolds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornton Dale & Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 395 | 46.8 | +15% |
| Malton | 386 | 57.3 | +41% |
| Pickering | 526 | 68.1 | +68% |
| Derwent Valley & Moor | 236 | 48.0 | +18% |
| Seamer | 259 | 53.8 | +33% |
| Eastfield | 1,076 | 139.9 | +245% |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn | 436 | 64.5 | +59% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,097 | 136.5 | +237% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Thornton Dale & Wolds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Back Lane | 14 |
| On or near | 13 |
| On or near Woodlands Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Low Moorgate | 9 |
| On or near Maltongate | 8 |
| On or near Butterwick Road | 7 |
| On or near Ganton Road | 7 |
| On or near Main Road | 7 |
Of the 218 crimes in Thornton Dale & Wolds with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Thornton Dale & Wolds has an estimated population of 7,053 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (7.6%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thornton Dale & Wolds average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Thornton Dale & Wolds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thornton Dale & Wolds a safe place to live?
Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,427th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds was up 2% on the year before: 286 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thornton Dale & Wolds?
About 7,053 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thornton Dale & Wolds?
Thornton Dale & Wolds 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.