Total Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridle Walk area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Brayton & Barlow , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 2,071 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 Bridle Walk (YO8 9DE) in the last 12 months was 7.8 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Brayton & Barlow average (32.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridle Walk (YO8 9DE), the main crime hotspot is near Portholme Drive. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brayton & Barlow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Portholme Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Portholme Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Portholme Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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