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Crime in Thirsk

Thirsk had 222 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 91% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

YO7, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Thirsk

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76crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common86 in 3 months

Month by month

56 Mar 67 Apr 41 May 65 Jun 86 Jul 71 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8639%
anti-social behaviour5123%
criminal damage2511%
public order209%
shoplifting167%
theft73%
burglary52%
drugs52%

Thirsk against North Yorkshire

TypeThirsk per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence29.415.7▲ 16%
Burglary1.71.1–
Vehicle crime0.70.6–
Anti-social behaviour17.510.3▲ 6%
Theft and robbery2.72–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sowerby105.6▲ 21%
Thirsk76▲ 35%
South Otterington6.7–
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 Thirsk a safe area?

Thirsk had about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Thirsk?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (86), followed by anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage (25).