Crime in Sherburn in Elmet: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Sherburn in Elmet in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sherburn in Elmet at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherburn in Elmet
- Types of crime in Sherburn in Elmet
- Sherburn in Elmet compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sherburn in Elmet
- Streets with the most crime in Sherburn in Elmet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherburn in Elmet
- Population and deprivation in Sherburn in Elmet
- Questions about crime in Sherburn in Elmet
- 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.
507 crimes were recorded in Sherburn in Elmet in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sherburn in Elmet has the 1,070th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sherburn in Elmet | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 507 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,248 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sherburn in Elmet was highest in the year to July 2018 (565 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (479). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 507 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 558 | 60.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 515 | 55.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 494 | 53.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 51.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 556 | 60.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 492 | 53.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 481 | 52.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 565 | 61.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
| July 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sherburn in Elmet 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 (+33%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in other crime (-79%) and shoplifting (-71%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 22.0 | 0.64 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 12.4 | 0.81 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -5% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +8% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +33% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.6 | 0.20 | -71% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -26% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 0.26 | -79% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sherburn in Elmet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sherburn in Elmet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sherburn in Elmet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sherburn in Elmet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sherburn in Elmet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sherburn in Elmet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sherburn in Elmet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sherburn in Elmet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sherburn in Elmet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 14 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 26% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sherburn in Elmet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sherburn in Elmet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 5 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sherburn in Elmet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sherburn in Elmet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sherburn in Elmet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sherburn in Elmet 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sherburn in Elmet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sherburn in Elmet.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherburn in Elmet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax | 587 | 57.9 | +6% |
| Garforth | 1,076 | 67.4 | +23% |
| Allerton Bywater | 718 | 89.2 | +63% |
| Tadcaster | 388 | 51.7 | -6% |
| Knottingley | 1,499 | 166.6 | +204% |
| Castleford | 6,842 | 146.8 | +168% |
| Selby | 2,345 | 115.7 | +111% |
| Pontefract | 4,120 | 120.6 | +120% |
1 areas within Sherburn in Elmet, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sherburn in Elmet had the highest rate (54.8 per 1,000) and Sherburn in Elmet the lowest (54.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn in Elmet | Neighbourhood | 9,248 | 507 | 54.8 |
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 Sherburn in Elmet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 98 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Peacock Way | 16 |
| On or near Bramble Court | 13 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Beechwood Glade | 12 |
| On or near Hodgson'S Lane | 9 |
| On or near Meadow View | 9 |
| On or near North Crescent | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sherburn in Elmet 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 | 167 | 35.9% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 22.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Sherburn in Elmet has an estimated population of 9,248. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sherburn in Elmet sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sherburn in Elmet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Sherburn in Elmet a safe place to live?
Sherburn in Elmet recorded 54.8 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 Sherburn in Elmet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Sherburn in Elmet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherburn in Elmet was down 9% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sherburn in Elmet?
Sherburn in Elmet 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 Sherburn in Elmet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.