Total Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Masham & Fountains , and the 100th 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 Main Street (HG4 3RS) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% lower than the Masham & Fountains average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Street (HG4 3RS), the main crime hotspot is near Back Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Masham & Fountains| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mowbray Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Back Lane | Under investigation |
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