Total Crime Rate
37.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026River View Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa , and the 1027th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around River View Road (HG4 1JJ) in the last 12 months was 37.9 per 1,000 residents and was 3.5% lower than the Ripon Ure Bank & Spa average (39.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around River View Road (HG4 1JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Magdalen'S Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Magdalen'S Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | North Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Magdalen'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Magdalen'S Road | Under investigation |
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