Crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton: statistics, rates and trends
255 crimes were recorded in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton at a glance
- Crime trends in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- Types of crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- Population and deprivation in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- Questions about crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- 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.
255 crimes were recorded in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 109 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton has the 3,569th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 255 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,962 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton was highest in the year to July 2021 (308 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (197). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 255 | 36.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 257 | 36.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 228 | 32.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 237 | 34.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 244 | 35.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 308 | 44.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 301 | 43.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 244 | 35.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 197 | 28.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton 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 anti-social behaviour (+63%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 15.7 | 0.46 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +83% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +80% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +80% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.11 | -74% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -70% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton 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 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton 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 up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton & Barlow | 211 | 33.0 | -10% |
| Selby West | 1,042 | 96.0 | +162% |
| Selby East | 1,280 | 155.9 | +326% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 507 | 54.8 | +50% |
| Monk Fryston & South Milford | 407 | 48.7 | +33% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 228 | 42.1 | +15% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 152 | 27.5 | -25% |
| Osgoldcross | 518 | 56.7 | +55% |
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 Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 25 |
| On or near Barff View | 11 |
| On or near Grazier Close | 11 |
| On or near Barley Close | 10 |
| On or near Barff Lane | 9 |
| On or near Pond Lane | 9 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 8 |
| On or near Beechfield Close | 6 |
| On or near Blackshaw Crescent | 6 |
| On or near Laurel Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton 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 | 83 | 35.5% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 15.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.8% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 5.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton has an estimated population of 6,962. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton a safe place to live?
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 36.6 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 Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton was almost unchanged on the year before: 255 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton?
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton 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 Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.