Crime in Easingwold: statistics, rates and trends
325 crimes were recorded in Easingwold in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Easingwold at a glance
- Crime trends in Easingwold
- Types of crime in Easingwold
- Easingwold compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Easingwold
- Streets with the most crime in Easingwold
- What happened after crimes were reported in Easingwold
- Population and deprivation in Easingwold
- Questions about crime in Easingwold
- 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.
325 crimes were recorded in Easingwold in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Easingwold has the 1,063rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Easingwold | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 325 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.1 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,899 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Easingwold was highest in the year to July 2020 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (263). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 325 | 55.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 347 | 58.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 303 | 51.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 287 | 48.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 276 | 46.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 333 | 56.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 65.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 305 | 51.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 263 | 44.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
| July 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Easingwold 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 violence and sexual offences (+13%).
The largest falls were in public order (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.6 | 0.52 | +11% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +55% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.5 | 0.72 | +15% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -48% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +233% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Easingwold
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Easingwold recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Easingwold
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Easingwold recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Easingwold
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Easingwold recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Easingwold
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Easingwold recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Easingwold
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Easingwold recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Easingwold
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Easingwold recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Easingwold
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Easingwold recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Easingwold
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Easingwold recorded 10 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 down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Easingwold
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Easingwold recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Easingwold
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Easingwold recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Easingwold
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Easingwold recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Easingwold
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Easingwold recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Easingwold, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Easingwold.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Easingwold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strensall | 121 | 23.4 | -57% |
| Haxby | 500 | 49.1 | -11% |
| Sowerby | 367 | 59.5 | +8% |
| Huntington (York) | 889 | 81.1 | +47% |
| York | 16,169 | 109.1 | +98% |
| Knaresborough | 1,079 | 64.2 | +16% |
| Ripon | 1,016 | 58.9 | +7% |
| Wetherby | 835 | 69.9 | +27% |
1 areas within Easingwold, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Easingwold had the highest rate (55.1 per 1,000) and Easingwold the lowest (55.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easingwold | Neighbourhood | 5,899 | 325 | 55.1 |
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 Easingwold over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Paradise Field Estate | 25 |
| On or near Drovers Court | 21 |
| On or near Wagtail Close | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near St Johns Meadows | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Partridge Road | 12 |
| On or near Husthwaite Road | 8 |
| On or near Lavender Way | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Easingwold 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 | 135 | 45.3% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 16.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
Easingwold has an estimated population of 5,899. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Easingwold sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Easingwold |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Easingwold a safe place to live?
Easingwold recorded 55.1 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 Easingwold?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Easingwold going up or down?
Recorded crime in Easingwold was down 6% on the year before: 325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Easingwold?
Easingwold 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 Easingwold. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.