Total Crime Rate
34.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ling Hill area has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby , and the 936th 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 Ling Hill (YO12 5HS) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% lower than the Newby average (58.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ling Hill (YO12 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near On or near. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lady Edith'S Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Awaiting court outcome |
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