Total Crime Rate
42.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kirkby Lane area has the 24th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Great Ayton , and the 971st highest crime rate of 2,071 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 Kirkby Lane (TS9 7HH) in the last 12 months was 42.5 per 1,000 residents and was 11.4% lower than the Great Ayton average (47.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kirkby Lane (TS9 7HH), the main crime hotspot is near Hill Yard. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Ayton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Yard | Under investigation |
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