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Crime in Brayton

Brayton had 55 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 34.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 79th of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

YO8, North Yorkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brayton

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34.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
79 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Apr 16 May 16 Jun 18 Jul 16 Aug 21 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brayton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2138%
anti-social behaviour1324%
other crime59%
theft59%
public order47%
bike theft24%
shoplifting24%
weapons12%

Brayton against North Yorkshire

TypeBrayton per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence13.214.7▲ 17%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime0.60.5–
Anti-social behaviour8.29.30%
Theft and robbery4.42.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barlby128.1▲ 75%
Selby123.5▲ 4%
Thorpe Willoughby49.9▲ 4%
Brayton34.7▲ 20%
Hambleton25.6–
Cliffe10.9–
Wistow10.3–
See every North Yorkshire area ranked on the crime in North Yorkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Brayton a safe area?

Brayton had about 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 79 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Brayton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and other crime (5).