Thirsk vs York Outer (North)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Thirsk North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      York Outer (North) North Yorkshire Police

      Thirsk vs York Outer (North) Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Thirsk
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,123 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      York Outer (North)
      North Yorkshire Police
      4,793 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      20.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Thirsk
      B York Outer (North)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,123
      4,793
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,095
      4,855
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      20.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thirsk
      B York Outer (North)
      Violent Crime
      453 ↑11%
      1,420 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      271 ↑16%
      1,242 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓32%
      204 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑21%
      176 ↓3%
      Burglary
      27 ↓41%
      165 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓27%
      415 ↑6%
      Drugs
      25 ↑39%
      132 ↑40%
      Public Order
      49 ↑29%
      234 ↑10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      32 ↑191%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓15%
      528 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↓58%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      114 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      37 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑27%
      89 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      B York Outer (North) is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thirsk safer than York Outer (North)?

      Thirsk has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,123 crimes in the last 12 months. York Outer (North) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,793 crimes. York Outer (North) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thirsk vs York Outer (North)?

      Thirsk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. York Outer (North) shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Thirsk and York Outer (North)?

      In Thirsk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (453 incidents). In York Outer (North), it is Violent Crime (1,420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Thirsk and York Outer (North)?

      Thirsk recorded 271 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while York Outer (North) recorded 1,242. 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 Thirsk vs York Outer (North)?

      Violent crime in Thirsk totalled 453 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,420 in York Outer (North). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Thirsk and York Outer (North) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thirsk recorded 1,095 crimes (now 1,123, a change of +2.6%). York Outer (North) recorded 4,855 crimes previously (now 4,793, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thirsk and York Outer (North)?

      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. Thirsk has a resolution rate of 15.4% and York Outer (North) has 20.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thirsk and York Outer (North)?

      Thirsk falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. York Outer (North) 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 Thirsk and York Outer (North)?

      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 Thirsk or York Outer (North) on a crime map?

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

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