Crime in Northallerton: statistics, rates and trends

1,407 crimes were recorded in Northallerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Northallerton has the 296th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northallerton was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,009 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,407). Over the whole period it fell 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northallerton 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in burglary (+30%) and public order (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%) and shoplifting (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northallerton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northallerton recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northallerton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northallerton recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northallerton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northallerton recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northallerton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northallerton recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northallerton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northallerton recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northallerton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northallerton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northallerton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northallerton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northallerton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northallerton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northallerton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northallerton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northallerton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northallerton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Northallerton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northallerton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northallerton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northallerton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northallerton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northallerton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Northallerton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northallerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Northallerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northallerton.

2 areas within Northallerton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Northallerton South had the highest rate (128.0 per 1,000) and Northallerton North & Brompton the lowest (89.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Northallerton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northallerton 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.

Northallerton has an estimated population of 13,284. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northallerton sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Northallerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.