Crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
283 crimes were recorded in Thornton Dale & Wolds in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- Questions about crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds
- 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.
283 crimes were recorded in Thornton Dale & Wolds in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thornton Dale & Wolds has the 3,442nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornton Dale & Wolds | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 283 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,053 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds was highest in the year to July 2021 (334 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (253). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 283 | 40.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 272 | 38.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 261 | 37.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 263 | 37.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 253 | 35.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 334 | 47.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 319 | 45.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 261 | 37.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 256 | 36.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
| July 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornton Dale & Wolds 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+35%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 13.3 | 0.39 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +35% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -21% |
| Public order | 12 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +83% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -18% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -20% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornton Dale & Wolds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thornton Dale & Wolds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornton Dale & Wolds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornton Dale & Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 380 | 45.0 | +12% |
| Malton | 384 | 57.0 | +42% |
| Pickering | 551 | 71.4 | +78% |
| Derwent Valley & Moor | 228 | 46.4 | +16% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | +23% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +253% |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn | 384 | 56.8 | +41% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | +241% |
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 Thornton Dale & Wolds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Back Lane | 15 |
| On or near | 12 |
| On or near Maltongate | 10 |
| On or near Woodlands Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Butterwick Road | 6 |
| On or near Low Moorgate | 6 |
| On or near Main Road | 6 |
| On or near Ropery Lane | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornton Dale & Wolds 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 | 80 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 28.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% |
Thornton Dale & Wolds has an estimated population of 7,053. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornton Dale & Wolds sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornton Dale & Wolds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Thornton Dale & Wolds a safe place to live?
Thornton Dale & Wolds recorded 40.1 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 Thornton Dale & Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornton Dale & Wolds was up 4% on the year before: 283 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornton Dale & Wolds?
Thornton Dale & Wolds 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 Thornton Dale & Wolds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.