Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garth Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford , and the 625th lowest 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 Garth Close (YO8 9QF) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% lower than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garth Close (YO8 9QF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kingston Drive, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Willows (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Monk Fryston & South Milford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westcroft Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingston Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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