Sherburn and Tadcaster vs Thirsk

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Sherburn and Tadcaster North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Thirsk North Yorkshire Police

      Sherburn and Tadcaster vs Thirsk Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sherburn and Tadcaster
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,618 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Thirsk
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,123 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sherburn and Tadcaster
      B Thirsk
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,618
      1,123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,660
      1,095
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sherburn and Tadcaster
      B Thirsk
      Violent Crime
      551 ↓1%
      453 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      422 ↑19%
      271 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      93 ↓6%
      60 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓26%
      40 ↑21%
      Burglary
      91 ↓1%
      27 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↓3%
      103 ↓27%
      Drugs
      61 ↑30%
      25 ↑39%
      Public Order
      75 ↓24%
      49 ↑29%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓51%
      45 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓30%
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑31%
      11 ↑120%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓16%
      28 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sherburn and Tadcaster safer than Thirsk?

      Sherburn and Tadcaster has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,618 crimes in the last 12 months. Thirsk has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,123 crimes. Sherburn and Tadcaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sherburn and Tadcaster vs Thirsk?

      Sherburn and Tadcaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thirsk shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sherburn and Tadcaster and Thirsk?

      In Sherburn and Tadcaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (551 incidents). In Thirsk, it is Violent Crime (453 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sherburn and Tadcaster and Thirsk?

      Sherburn and Tadcaster recorded 422 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thirsk recorded 271. 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 Sherburn and Tadcaster vs Thirsk?

      Violent crime in Sherburn and Tadcaster totalled 551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 453 in Thirsk. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sherburn and Tadcaster and Thirsk in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sherburn and Tadcaster recorded 1,660 crimes (now 1,618, a change of -2.5%). Thirsk recorded 1,095 crimes previously (now 1,123, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sherburn and Tadcaster and Thirsk?

      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. Sherburn and Tadcaster has a resolution rate of 12% and Thirsk has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sherburn and Tadcaster and Thirsk?

      Sherburn and Tadcaster falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Thirsk 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 Sherburn and Tadcaster and Thirsk?

      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 Sherburn and Tadcaster or Thirsk on a crime map?

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

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