Crime in Catterick Garrison: statistics, rates and trends
469 crimes were recorded in Catterick Garrison in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Catterick Garrison at a glance
- Crime trends in Catterick Garrison
- Types of crime in Catterick Garrison
- Catterick Garrison compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Catterick Garrison
- Streets with the most crime in Catterick Garrison
- What happened after crimes were reported in Catterick Garrison
- Demographics of Catterick Garrison
- Questions about crime in Catterick Garrison
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,109th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Catterick Garrison | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 469 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,973 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Catterick Garrison of any year here (469 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 469 | 52.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 542 | 60.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 652 | 72.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 717 | 79.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 690 | 76.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 577 | 64.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 617 | 68.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 647 | 72.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (58% below) and criminal damage and arson (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 31, while anti-social behaviour fell from 141 to 113 and public order fell from 30 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 24.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Catterick Garrison.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Catterick Garrison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 518 | 65.0 | +24% |
| Northallerton | 1,398 | 105.2 | +101% |
| Darlington | 12,444 | 131.9 | +152% |
| Yarm | 552 | 63.6 | +22% |
| Egglescliffe | 627 | 57.1 | +9% |
| Sowerby | 361 | 58.6 | +12% |
| Shildon | 1,823 | 169.9 | +225% |
| Newton Aycliffe | 3,537 | 133.6 | +156% |
Of the 2 areas within Catterick Garrison, Hipswell & Colburn had the highest crime rate (62.5 per 1,000) and Scotton & Lower Wensleydale the lowest (34.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hipswell & Colburn | Neighbourhood | 10,696 | 669 | 62.5 |
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | Neighbourhood | 6,968 | 242 | 34.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Catterick Garrison over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 44 |
| On or near Bluebell Walk | 22 |
| On or near Tulip Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Blue Nile Way | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Woodland Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Beechwood Grove | 10 |
| On or near First Avenue | 9 |
Of the 356 crimes in Catterick Garrison with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 13.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 3.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Catterick Garrison has an estimated population of 8,973 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Catterick Garrison average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Catterick Garrison | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Catterick Garrison a safe place to live?
Catterick Garrison recorded 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,109th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Catterick Garrison?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Catterick Garrison going up or down?
Recorded crime in Catterick Garrison was down 5% on the year before: 469 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Catterick Garrison?
About 8,973 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Catterick Garrison?
Catterick Garrison 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.