Crime in Norton-on-Derwent: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Norton-on-Derwent in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Norton-on-Derwent at a glance
- Crime trends in Norton-on-Derwent
- Types of crime in Norton-on-Derwent
- Norton-on-Derwent compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Norton-on-Derwent
- Streets with the most crime in Norton-on-Derwent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norton-on-Derwent
- Population and deprivation in Norton-on-Derwent
- Questions about crime in Norton-on-Derwent
- 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.
380 crimes were recorded in Norton-on-Derwent in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 170 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Norton-on-Derwent has the 1,232nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norton-on-Derwent | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 380 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,440 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norton-on-Derwent was highest in the year to July 2021 (717 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (380). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 380 | 45.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 530 | 62.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 611 | 72.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 566 | 67.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 668 | 79.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 717 | 85.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 666 | 78.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 594 | 70.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 593 | 70.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
| July 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norton-on-Derwent 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 criminal damage and arson (+52%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and other theft (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 9.7 | 0.63 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.3 | 0.27 | -65% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -53% |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -53% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -47% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -31% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -69% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norton-on-Derwent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norton-on-Derwent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norton-on-Derwent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 41 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 up 52% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norton-on-Derwent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norton-on-Derwent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norton-on-Derwent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norton-on-Derwent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norton-on-Derwent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norton-on-Derwent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norton-on-Derwent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norton-on-Derwent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norton-on-Derwent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norton-on-Derwent recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Norton-on-Derwent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norton-on-Derwent.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malton | 384 | 57.0 | +27% |
| Pickering | 551 | 71.4 | +58% |
| Strensall | 121 | 23.4 | -48% |
| Pocklington | 436 | 38.6 | -14% |
| Haxby | 500 | 49.1 | +9% |
| Huntington (York) | 889 | 81.1 | +80% |
| Driffield | 965 | 63.9 | +42% |
| Easingwold | 325 | 55.1 | +22% |
1 areas within Norton-on-Derwent, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Norton had the highest rate (45.0 per 1,000) and Norton the lowest (45.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | Neighbourhood | 8,440 | 380 | 45.0 |
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 Norton-on-Derwent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Winston Court | 29 |
| On or near Malton | 23 |
| On or near Wold Street | 21 |
| On or near Stock Close | 16 |
| On or near South Parade | 13 |
| On or near Field View | 12 |
| On or near Church Street | 11 |
| On or near Wayfarings Close | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Malton Bus Station | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norton-on-Derwent 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 | 129 | 37.1% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 21.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Norton-on-Derwent has an estimated population of 8,440. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norton-on-Derwent sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Norton-on-Derwent a safe place to live?
Norton-on-Derwent recorded 45.0 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 Norton-on-Derwent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Norton-on-Derwent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton-on-Derwent was down 28% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 530 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norton-on-Derwent?
Norton-on-Derwent 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 Norton-on-Derwent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.