Crime in Malton: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Malton in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
384 crimes were recorded in Malton in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 137 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Malton has the 1,023rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Malton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 384 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,739 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Malton was highest in the year to July 2023 (588 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (384). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 384 | 57.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 470 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 511 | 75.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 588 | 87.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 496 | 73.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 563 | 83.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 497 | 73.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 579 | 85.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 559 | 82.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
| July 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Malton 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 other theft (+15%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-63%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 20.3 | 0.59 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.6 | 0.68 | -63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +15% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +17% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +150% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Malton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Malton recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Malton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Malton recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Malton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Malton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Malton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Malton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Malton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Malton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Malton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Malton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Malton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Malton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Malton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Malton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Malton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Malton recorded 10 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 150% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Malton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Malton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Malton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Malton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Malton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Malton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Malton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Malton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Malton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Malton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Malton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton-on-Derwent | 380 | 45.0 | -21% |
| Pickering | 551 | 71.4 | +25% |
| Strensall | 121 | 23.4 | -59% |
| Haxby | 500 | 49.1 | -14% |
| Pocklington | 436 | 38.6 | -32% |
| Huntington (York) | 889 | 81.1 | +42% |
| Easingwold | 325 | 55.1 | -3% |
| York | 16,169 | 109.1 | +91% |
1 areas within Malton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Malton had the highest rate (57.0 per 1,000) and Malton the lowest (57.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malton | Neighbourhood | 6,739 | 384 | 57.0 |
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 Malton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 36 |
| On or near Carpenters Yard | 34 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 22 |
| On or near Wheelgate | 15 |
| On or near Church Hill | 15 |
| On or near Chandlers Wharf | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 8 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 8 |
| On or near Hawthorn Avenue | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Malton 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 | 108 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 22.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Malton has an estimated population of 6,739. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Malton sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Malton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Malton a safe place to live?
Malton recorded 57.0 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 Malton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Malton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Malton was down 18% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 470 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Malton?
Malton 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 Malton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.