Crime in Northallerton: statistics, rates and trends
1,398 crimes were recorded in Northallerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northallerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Northallerton
- Types of crime in Northallerton
- Northallerton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Northallerton
- Streets with the most crime in Northallerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northallerton
- Demographics of Northallerton
- Questions about crime in Northallerton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (524), anti-social behaviour (281) and shoplifting (158) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 296th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Northallerton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,398 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,284 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Northallerton of any year here (1,398 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,398 | 105.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,624 | 122.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,839 | 138.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,815 | 136.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,975 | 148.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,871 | 140.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,565 | 117.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,522 | 114.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,846 | 139.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 125 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northallerton recorded notably more shoplifting (41% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (38% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (67% below) and drugs (52% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 61 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 449 to 281 and shoplifting fell from 226 to 158.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 524 | 39.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 281 | 21.2 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 158 | 11.9 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 125 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 98 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.7 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Northallerton; the highest is Darlington (131.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Ingleby Barwick (48.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northallerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowerby | 361 | 58.6 | -44% |
| Catterick Garrison | 469 | 52.3 | -50% |
| Yarm | 552 | 63.6 | -40% |
| Egglescliffe | 627 | 57.1 | -46% |
| Richmond | 518 | 65.0 | -38% |
| Ingleby Barwick | 1,213 | 48.5 | -54% |
| Darlington | 12,444 | 131.9 | +25% |
| Ripon | 1,034 | 59.9 | -43% |
Of the 2 areas within Northallerton, Northallerton South had the highest crime rate (127.6 per 1,000) and Northallerton North & Brompton the lowest (87.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton South | Neighbourhood | 6,319 | 806 | 127.6 |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | Neighbourhood | 7,564 | 664 | 87.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Northallerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 151 |
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Crosby Gardens | 69 |
| On or near Friarage Street | 68 |
| On or near A167 | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Ashlands Court | 31 |
| On or near Pinfold Drive | 27 |
| On or near The Meadows | 27 |
| On or near Finkills Way | 26 |
Of the 1,117 crimes in Northallerton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 281 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 438 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Northallerton has an estimated population of 13,284 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northallerton average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Northallerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northallerton a safe place to live?
Northallerton recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 296th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Northallerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (281).
Is crime in Northallerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northallerton was down 14% on the year before: 1,398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,624 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northallerton?
About 13,284 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northallerton?
Northallerton 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.