Crime in Weaponness & Ramshill: statistics, rates and trends
1,043 crimes were recorded in Weaponness & Ramshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weaponness & Ramshill at a glance
- Crime trends in Weaponness & Ramshill
- Types of crime in Weaponness & Ramshill
- Weaponness & Ramshill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weaponness & Ramshill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weaponness & Ramshill
- Population and deprivation in Weaponness & Ramshill
- Questions about crime in Weaponness & Ramshill
- 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.
1,043 crimes were recorded in Weaponness & Ramshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 371 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weaponness & Ramshill has the 609th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weaponness & Ramshill | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,043 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.6 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,804 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weaponness & Ramshill was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,141 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (771). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 1,043 | 133.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 771 | 98.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 886 | 113.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 965 | 123.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 882 | 113.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,036 | 132.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,141 | 146.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 974 | 124.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 851 | 109.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
| July 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weaponness & Ramshill 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+128%) and other theft (+126%). The largest falls were in burglary (-33%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 47.5 | 1.39 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 41.4 | 2.70 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 10.3 | 1.51 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 7.3 | 0.88 | +128% |
| Public order | 53 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +18% |
| Other theft | 52 | 6.7 | 1.04 | +126% |
| Drugs | 37 | 4.7 | 1.45 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -26% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.1 | 2.11 | +33% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Weaponness & Ramshill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weaponness & Ramshill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weaponness & Ramshill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weaponness & Ramshill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 128% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weaponness & Ramshill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weaponness & Ramshill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 126% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weaponness & Ramshill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weaponness & Ramshill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weaponness & Ramshill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weaponness & Ramshill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weaponness & Ramshill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weaponness & Ramshill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weaponness & Ramshill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weaponness & Ramshill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weaponness & Ramshill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weaponness & Ramshill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weaponness & Ramshill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | +2% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +291% |
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | -7% |
| Woodlands | 697 | 95.3 | -29% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +6% |
| Newby | 422 | 66.6 | -50% |
| Cayton | 291 | 65.0 | -51% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -63% |
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 Weaponness & Ramshill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Martin'S Place | 124 |
| On or near Valley Road | 72 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 69 |
| On or near Princess Royal Terrace | 51 |
| On or near St Martin'S Square | 25 |
| On or near Cromwell Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Esplanade Road | 22 |
| On or near Crown Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weaponness & Ramshill 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 | 310 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 296 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 8.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Weaponness & Ramshill has an estimated population of 7,804. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weaponness & Ramshill sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weaponness & Ramshill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.0% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 39.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Weaponness & Ramshill a safe place to live?
Weaponness & Ramshill recorded 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Weaponness & Ramshill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (323).
Is crime in Weaponness & Ramshill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weaponness & Ramshill was up 35% on the year before: 1,043 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 771 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weaponness & Ramshill?
Weaponness & Ramshill 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 Weaponness & Ramshill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.