Crime Rates at Marl Close, Norton, Malton, YO17 8BS

Marl Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Malton , and the 1007th lowest crime rate of 2,067 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 Marl Close (YO17 8BS) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.0% lower than the Malton average (66.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marl Close (YO17 8BS), the main crime hotspot is near Stock Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.