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Crime in Leyburn

Leyburn had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 31.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 81st of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

DL8, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leyburn

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31.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
81 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 3 Apr 8 May 5 Jun 6 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leyburn. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1045%
anti-social behaviour523%
vehicle crime29%
theft29%
burglary15%
weapons15%
criminal damage15%

Leyburn against North Yorkshire

TypeLeyburn per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence14.415.7▼ 9%
Burglary1.41.1–
Vehicle crime2.90.6–
Anti-social behaviour7.210.3–
Theft and robbery2.92–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Catterick Garrison58.5▲ 16%
Leyburn31.6▲ 16%
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 Leyburn a safe area?

Leyburn had about 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 81 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leyburn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (10), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and vehicle crime (2).