Appleby vs Leyburn

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Appleby Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Leyburn North Yorkshire Police

      Appleby vs Leyburn Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Appleby
      Cumbria Constabulary
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↓36% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Leyburn
      North Yorkshire Police
      239 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleby
      B Leyburn
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      367
      239
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      573
      365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36%
      ↓34.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleby
      B Leyburn
      Violent Crime
      159 ↓36%
      96 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓59%
      44 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓51%
      25 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑0%
      13 ↑30%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      21 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓36%
      18 ↓22%
      Drugs
      41 ↑8%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      38 ↓25%
      11 ↓58%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleby safer than Leyburn?

      Appleby has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 367 crimes in the last 12 months. Leyburn has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 239 crimes. Leyburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleby vs Leyburn?

      Appleby shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leyburn shows -34.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleby and Leyburn?

      In Appleby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Leyburn, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleby and Leyburn?

      Appleby recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leyburn recorded 44. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Appleby vs Leyburn?

      Violent crime in Appleby totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Leyburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleby and Leyburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Appleby recorded 573 crimes (now 367, a change of -36%). Leyburn recorded 365 crimes previously (now 239, -34.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleby and Leyburn?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Appleby has a resolution rate of 50% and Leyburn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleby and Leyburn?

      Appleby falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Leyburn is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Appleby and Leyburn?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Appleby or Leyburn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleby and Leyburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.