9 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Craven
Compare crime rates across all 9 wards in Craven. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Skipton West & West Craven | 60.5 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Skipton East & South | 51.3 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 47.5 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | 42.2 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Mid Craven | 33.9 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Settle & Penyghent | 33.5 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Bentham & Ingleton | 28.3 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Aire Valley | 26.0 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Wharfedale | 23.2 | 8 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Craven has the highest crime rate?
Skipton West & West Craven has the highest crime rate in Craven, with 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Craven?
Wharfedale has the lowest crime rate among Craven's wards, with 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Craven have?
Craven has 9 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.