Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Masham & Fountains , and the 213th 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 The Close (HG4 3AX) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 57.9% lower than the Masham & Fountains average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
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