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Crime in Malton

Malton had 239 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

YO17, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Malton

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65.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common92 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 61 Apr 49 May 82 Jun 81 Jul 76 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9238%
anti-social behaviour5121%
shoplifting2310%
criminal damage229%
public order135%
theft104%
burglary83%
other crime73%

Malton against North Yorkshire

TypeMalton per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence25.415.7▲ 21%
Burglary2.21.1–
Vehicle crime1.10.6–
Anti-social behaviour14.110.3▲ 55%
Theft and robbery3.62▲ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Malton65.9▲ 40%
Norton-on-Derwent65.1▲ 45%
Old Malton34.4▲ 3%
Rillington26▼ 29%
Amotherby25.2–
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 Malton a safe area?

Malton had about 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Malton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (92), followed by anti-social behaviour (51) and shoplifting (23).