Total Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lambs Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cayton , and the 238th lowest 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 Lambs Lane (YO11 3BG) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% lower than the Cayton average (66.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lambs Lane (YO11 3BG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pinfold Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Glebe Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cayton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Main Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Main Street | Under investigation |
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