Sherburn in Elmet Crime Overview
Sherburn in Elmet is among the top 5 safest small towns in North Yorkshire, and is the 154th most dangerous overall out of North Yorkshire's 781 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Sherburn in Elmet in 2020 was 39 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to North Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 76% lower than the North Yorkshire rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Sherburn in Elmet is the 229th safest small town, and the 4,633rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Sherburn in Elmet was the worst small town in North Yorkshire for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.25 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2018 was also a bad month for Sherburn in Elmet residents, when it was North Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 10 crimes at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents. Sherburn in Elmet recorded 3 reports of bicycle theft during October 2017, making its crime rate of 0.38 the worst small town for bicycle theft in North Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Sherburn in Elmet are violence and sexual offences, with 125 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 16. This is 26% lower than 2019's figure of 157 offences and a difference of 4.07 from 2019's crime rate of 20. Sherburn in Elmet's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 300% from 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
Compare Sherburn in Elmet to other towns and cities
See how Sherburn in Elmet shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Sherburn in Elmet and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Sherburn in Elmet Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Sherburn in Elmet This Year
| Sherburn in Elmet | North Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 249 | 31.70 | 48,671 | 41.73 | 32% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 1,252 | 1.07 | 723% safer |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.91 | 5,165 | 4.43 | 132% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 53 | 6.75 | 11,006 | 9.44 | 40% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.78 | 3,087 | 2.65 | 49% safer |
| Other Crime | 5 | 0.64 | 2,045 | 1.75 | 173% safer |
| Other Theft | 23 | 2.93 | 6,069 | 5.20 | 77% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.51 | 748 | 0.64 | 25% safer |
| Public Order | 18 | 2.29 | 7,132 | 6.11 | 167% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.38 | 573 | 0.49 | 29% safer |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.16 | 5,294 | 4.54 | 110% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 27 | 3.44 | 3,724 | 3.19 | 7% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 125 | 15.92 | 33,447 | 28.67 | 80% safer |
Crime in Sherburn in Elmet Compared To North Yorkshire
Sherburn in Elmet Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby | 187 | 22.30 | 74% safer |
| Huntington | 227 | 22.93 | 69% safer |
| Ingleby Barwick | 712 | 31.66 | 23% safer |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 305 | 38.83 | - |
| Newby and Scalby | 419 | 43.19 | 10% more dangerous |
| Knaresborough | 671 | 43.65 | 11% more dangerous |
| Yarm | 415 | 46.76 | 17% more dangerous |
| Saltburn, Marske and New Marske | 900 | 47.22 | 18% more dangerous |
| Ripon | 777 | 47.37 | 18% more dangerous |
Sherburn in Elmet Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 40 | 24 | 18 | 32 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.2 | 5 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 0.76 | 1.2 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.13 | 0.51 | 1.4 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.13 | - | 0.51 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.13 | - | 0.38 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8 | 3.4 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.6 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 3.4 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 13 | 20 | 16 | Getting worse |
Changes In Sherburn in Elmet's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Sherburn in Elmet to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sherburn in Elmet | 38.83 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 43% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 50% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 53% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 60% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 62% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 72% more dangerous |
Crime in Sherburn in Elmet's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford | 397 | 37 | First |
Crime in Sherburn in Elmet During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Sherburn in Elmet change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Sherburn in Elmet saw a 300% increase in burglary. Sherburn in Elmet saw a large fall in burglary during July, when it fell by 75% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | +138% | +183% | +200% | +79% | +133% | +20% | +108% | +108% | +73% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | -75% | -50% | - | +100% | +300% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -25% | - | -25% | - | +25% | +250% | - | +150% | +267% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | -75% | -33% | - | - | -67% | -33% | +100% | +100% |
| Public Order | +100% | - | -67% | -33% | - | +200% | -33% | -50% | - | -50% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | -50% | -75% | - | -40% | +200% | - | +200% |
| Vehicle Crime | +300% | - | - | - | - | -33% | +100% | -44% | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +140% | -25% | - | -50% | -54% | +19% | -30% | -58% | +25% | -14% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Sherburn in Elmet
What police force serves Sherburn in Elmet?
Sherburn in Elmet's local territorial police force is the North Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Sherburn in Elmet?
Sherburn in Elmet is among the top 5 safest small towns in North Yorkshire.What is Sherburn in Elmet's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Sherburn in Elmet are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Sherburn in Elmet?
Sherburn in Elmet's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021