Crime Rates at Alexander Close, Thirsk, YO7 1AR

Alexander Close area has the 34th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hillside & Raskelf , and the 852nd highest 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 Alexander Close (YO7 1AR) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% higher than the Hillside & Raskelf average (27.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 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). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Alexander Close (YO7 1AR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Johnson Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Mary'S Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.