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Crime in Sleights

Sleights had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 113th of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

YO22, North Yorkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sleights

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14.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
113 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 5 Apr 6 May 3 Jun 3 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence660%
anti-social behaviour220%
weapons110%
public order110%

Sleights against North Yorkshire

TypeSleights per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence8.515.7–
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime00.6–
Anti-social behaviour2.810.3–
Theft and robbery02–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitby130.10%
Ruswarp30.3▼ 29%
Eskdaleside17▼ 8%
Sleights14.2▼ 33%
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 Sleights a safe area?

Sleights had about 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 113 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sleights?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and weapons (1).