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Crime in Cayton

Cayton had 109 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 66.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

YO11, North Yorkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cayton

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66.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
43 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common49 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Apr 40 May 38 Jun 31 Jul 34 Aug 44 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4945%
anti-social behaviour2826%
public order109%
criminal damage87%
theft66%
other crime33%
burglary22%
bike theft11%

Cayton against North Yorkshire

TypeCayton per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence3014.7▲ 53%
Burglary1.21.4–
Vehicle crime00.5–
Anti-social behaviour17.29.3▼ 32%
Theft and robbery4.32.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Edgehill154.1▲ 11%
Crossgates110.5▼ 3%
Eastfield110.1▼ 15%
Middle Deepdale93.9▼ 6%
Cayton66.8▼ 15%
Osgodby61.1▼ 9%
Seamer35.80%
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 Cayton a safe area?

Cayton had about 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 43 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cayton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (49), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and public order (10).