Crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- Questions about crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), anti-social behaviour (89) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 83% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,503rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 266 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,962 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton peaked in the year to August 2021 (311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (206). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 266 | 38.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 254 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 228 | 32.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 234 | 33.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 255 | 36.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 311 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 285 | 40.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 248 | 35.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 206 | 29.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 15.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 12.8 | 15.4 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton; the highest is Selby East (167.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cawood & Escrick (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | -7% |
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | +152% |
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +337% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 515 | 55.7 | +46% |
| Monk Fryston & South Milford | 442 | 52.8 | +38% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | +25% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | -22% |
| Osgoldcross | 536 | 58.6 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 33 |
| On or near Grazier Close | 18 |
| On or near Barff View | 11 |
| On or near Pond Lane | 10 |
| On or near Barff Lane | 9 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 9 |
| On or near Laurel Close | 8 |
| On or near Barley Close | 7 |
| On or near Blackshaw Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
Of the 177 crimes in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 51.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton has an estimated population of 6,962 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton a safe place to live?
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton recorded 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,503rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton was up 5% on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton?
About 6,962 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton?
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton 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.