Total Crime Rate
28.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dyke Hollins area has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leyburn & Middleham , and the 753rd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dyke Hollins (DL8 3TJ) in the last 12 months was 28.4 per 1,000 residents and was 13.7% lower than the Leyburn & Middleham average (33.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dyke Hollins (DL8 3TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Dikehollin Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Leyburn & Middleham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dikehollin Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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