THERE were 808 crimes reported in parts of North Yorkshire last November, with data revealing where crime was most reported across Hambleton and Richmondshire.

The most up to date figures, from November 2020, show antisocial behaviour was the most commonly reported crime in Hambleton and Richmondshire in November, with 259 and 146 incidents reported to North Yorkshire Police respectively. 

This was followed by violence and sexual offences, which saw 110 and 69 incidents reported in Hambleton and Richmondshire.

A total of 508 were reported in Hambleton while 300 crimes were reported in Richmondshire.

Many of these crimes are awaiting an outcome in court, are under investigation or it has been deemed that further investigation or formal action is not in the public interest.

Investigations into 24 reported crimes have been logged as complete but no suspect was identified, while one says action to be taken by another organisation.

There were 21 locations across Hambleton and Richmondshire that saw five more crimes reported in November, averaging to more than once a week, revealing which areas saw the most incidents - how does your neighbourhood compare?

Police categorise reported crimes via LSOAs (Lower-layer Super Output Areas), which are areas made up of 1,500 residents or 650 households. The LSOA and a general area within the LSOA can be seen next to locations where crime was reported.

General areas, based on locations of a postcode within the LSOA, are for guidance as street names are not always definitive. 

Here are the places across Richmondshire and Hambleton where five or more crimes were reported in November 2020:

Richmondshire

On or near Railway Street (Richmondshire 006F, around Leyburn) - 7 
On or near Greenacres (Richmondshire 006B, around Hunton) - 11
On or near School Lane (Richmondshire 006A, around Leyburn) - 8 
On or near Albermarle Drive (Richmondshire 004B, around Catterick Garrison) - 9
On or near Easton Way (Richmondshire 004B, around Colburn) - 6
On or near Supermarket (Richmondshire 004A, around Colburn) - 5
On or near Westfields Court (Richmondshire 002F, around Richmond) - 6 
On or near Willance Grove (Richmondshire 002E, around Richmond) - 6

Hambleton

On or near The Hawthorns (Hambleton 001C, around Great Ayton) - 5 
On or near Cockpit Hill (Hambleton 003A, around Brompton) - 5
On or near Sports/Recreation Area (Hambleton 003A, around Brompton) - 6
On or near Sports/Recreation Area (Hambleton 003C, around Kirby Sigston) - 17
On or near Malpas Drive (Hambleton 004A, around Northallerton) - 7
On or near Crosby Gardens (Hambleton 004C, around Northallerton) - 11
On or near Supermarket (Hambleton 004C, around Northallerton) - 6
On or near Bullamoor Close (Hambleton 004D, around Northallerton) - 11
On or near Hailstone Drive (Hambleton 004D, around Northallerton) - 7
On or near Moorview Road (Hambleton 004G, around Northallerton) - 5
On or near Petrol Station (Hambleton 006C, Bedale) - 8
On or near Racecourse Mews (Hambleton 008A, around Thirsk) - 7
On or near Parking Area (Hambleton 008B, around Thirsk) - 5