Total Crime Rate
67.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 9th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Derwent Valley & Moor , and the 577th highest 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 The Avenue (YO22 5BS) in the last 12 months was 67.1 per 1,000 residents and was 33.9% higher than the Derwent Valley & Moor average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (YO22 5BS), the main crime hotspot is near Narrowfield. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Derwent Valley & Moor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Narrowfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Whin Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birch Avenue | — |
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