Crime in Yarm: statistics, rates and trends
517 crimes were recorded in Yarm in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
517 crimes were recorded in Yarm in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yarm has the 970th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yarm | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 517 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.5 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 8,686 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yarm was highest in the year to July 2022 (678 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (517). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 517 | 59.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 597 | 68.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 583 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 640 | 73.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 678 | 78.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 651 | 74.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 568 | 65.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 647 | 74.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 587 | 67.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yarm 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 shoplifting (+134%) and other theft (+12%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%) and public order (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 21.0 | 0.61 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 10.2 | 1.24 | +134% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -57% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.4 | 0.68 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.7 | 0.54 | -30% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.3 | 0.68 | +4% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -6% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -28% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -17% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Yarm
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yarm recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yarm
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yarm recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 134% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yarm
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yarm recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yarm
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yarm recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yarm
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yarm recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yarm
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yarm recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yarm
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yarm recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yarm
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yarm recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yarm
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yarm recorded 13 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 28% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yarm
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yarm 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 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yarm
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yarm recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yarm
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yarm recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yarm
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yarm recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yarm, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yarm.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yarm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egglescliffe | 636 | 57.9 | -3% |
| Ingleby Barwick | 1,192 | 47.7 | -20% |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 4,337 | 191.4 | +222% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15,013 | 167.1 | +181% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +214% |
| Billingham | 3,888 | 112.8 | +90% |
| Darlington | 12,291 | 130.3 | +119% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +259% |
1 areas within Yarm, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Yarm had the highest rate (59.5 per 1,000) and Yarm the lowest (59.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarm | Neighbourhood | 8,686 | 517 | 59.5 |
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 Yarm over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near High Street | 55 |
| On or near Central Street | 41 |
| On or near Sheepfoote Hill | 22 |
| On or near Dentdale Close | 21 |
| On or near Yarm Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Mill Wynd | 9 |
| On or near Nederdale Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yarm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 195 | 37.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 32.5% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Yarm has an estimated population of 8,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yarm sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yarm |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Yarm a safe place to live?
Yarm recorded 59.5 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 Yarm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (89).
Is crime in Yarm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yarm was down 13% on the year before: 517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 597 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yarm?
Yarm is policed by Cleveland. 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 Yarm. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.