Crime Rate in Aire Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aire Valley

The total recorded crimes in Aire Valley, Craven, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aire Valley crime rate of 66.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aire Valley, encompassing approximately 363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Aire Valley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • with total crimes: 4
  • Browns Court with total crimes: 3
  • Beck Side Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aire Valley?

To understand the safety of Aire Valley, we need to analyze Aire Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Aire Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Craven average, with 229 crimes compared to 306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aire Valley recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

    • In 2023, Aire Valley had fewer crimes than the Craven average, with 241 crimes compared to 310. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aire Valley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Craven, Aire Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Aire Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aire Valley has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 66.12 ranking 5th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Aire Valley crimes were 229. The crime rate of Aire Valley in 2024 was 630.85 (year) or 52.57 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aire Valley were around 241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 663.91 (year) or 55.33 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Craven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aire Valley)CrimesRank (Aire Valley)CrimesRank (Aire Valley)
Skipton West & West Craven50 1629 1472 1
Skipton East & South42 3376 2429 2
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven42 2371 3364 4
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby39 4341 4390 3
Bentham & Ingleton21 7302 5280 5
Settle & Penyghent23 6195 8263 6
Mid Craven15 8206 7223 8
Wharfedale11 9108 9128 9

Aire Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
October 20246
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aire Valley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aire Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Browns Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Beck Side Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. College Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Crag Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St John'S Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Dove Cote Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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