Crime Rates at Norton Le Clay, York, YO61 2RS

This area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Masham & Fountains , and the 348th lowest crime rate of 2,067 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 This (YO61 2RS) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.4% lower than the Masham & Fountains average (26.4 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode YO61 2RS, the main crime hotspot is near Broad Balk Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.